Senior Java Developer Duration: Contract to Hire Location: Herndon, VA Required: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST, AWS. Preferred: Angular, Kafka/JMS/MQ, NoSQL Required Skills and Experience: * Expert proficiency in Object Oriented (OO) Programming: Strong knowledge in OO programming languages, and expert skill in at least one (preferably Java) is required. * Expert understanding of complex concepts of data organization: Expert familiarity with RDBMS. * Strong understanding of SDLC such as Waterfall, AGILE, SCRUM etc. * Expert knowledge of information systems design principles and current/emerging trends in this field is required. * Extensive knowledge of most prevalent and trusted technical discussion boards, portals and knowledge sharing internet sites for help with technical challenges. * Knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development is required. * Strong ability to think logically and structurally, and have attention to detail is required. * Strong Analytical skills and strong Communications skills, both written (with emphasis on technical documentation) and verbal is required. * Ability to work effortlessly and efficiently in high performing and self-governing teams. * Ability to work independently on any size project.