Senior Specialty Java Developer

Genesis10 is seeking a Senior Specialty Java Developer for a contract with our client in Eagan, MN.  100% Remote.
Job Description: 
Client is going through an exciting technology transformation and stood up a Dev Enablement team to offer solutions, support, and automation for client's private cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have developer experience with Gemfire, Kubernetes, Kafka, private or public cloud platforms, CI/CD toolsets, has an automation and continuous improvement mindset, understands testing automation, and agile methodologies. Prime is looking for someone to help operationalize the service and enable our application development teams as they integrate with Gemfire creating and explaining best practices, ensuring their implementation is optimized from a performance perspective and that end users are taking full advantage of Gemfire capabilities. This team will also be responsible for staying current with enterprise standards, industry standards and technologies, methodologies and best practices.
Responsibilities: 

• Developer Enablement of Gemfire in client's private cloud platform utilizing either Tanzu Application Service or TKGI
• Partner with the platform admins and the consuming application development teams to enable new services and capabilities, maintenance best practices, documentation, and creating consumable patterns to leverage the platform
• Work in an agile methodology (e.g. Agile ceremonies, standup, Iterative Planning Meetings, Pair Programming) with a focus on the Extreme Programming Model
• Able to design and implement automated tasks within the team
• Responsible for staying current with enterprise and industry standards, technologies, methodologies and best practices

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Gemfire (preferred) or Reddis or other in-memory caching data store
• Motivated to automate manual processes
• Ability to identify issues, support and provide real time solutions for them
• Familiar with Framework/Technologies: Java Spring, Kubernetes, YAML, Git, Jira, BOSH, Concourse, CI & CD tools, artifact repository tools, and automation scripting via Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written to multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with immediate team members, other IS areas, and clients in other departments
• Strong ability to work on assigned and self-directed tasks with an emphasis on delivering results
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work across the organization, excellent synthesizing and organization skills, a professional demeanor and the ability to participate in a team environment are key to this position.
• Challenge the status quo. The platform team has been empowered to challenge how the organization operates. Ideal candidate will be willing to speak up and challenge the current state to help move the organization forward on its modernization efforts.
• This role requires a mastery of understanding modern tools, principles and practices. Candidates must be open to learning and additional thinking. The candidate must be will willing to acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization's technology portfolio. The successful candidate we seek must have a demonstrable track record of achieving success in previous work situations.

Compensation:

• Hourly W2 pay rate $85.00 - $96.00
• We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges. 

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available

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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.