Java Developer with

Job Title:

Java Developer (Groovy)

Location:

Minneapolis, MN [Hybrid]

Experience:

[8+ Years]

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer with Groovy experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Java-based technologies and scripting using Groovy, along with a solid understanding of backend development and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications using best coding practices

Develop and maintain scripts and components using Groovy

Work with frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product

Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization

Integrate applications with databases, APIs, and third-party services

Follow Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability

Required Skills

Strong experience in Core Java and Advanced Java

Hands-on experience with Groovy (scripting or application development)

Experience with Spring / Spring Boot

Knowledge of RESTful web services and APIs

Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)

Familiarity with build tools like Maven / Gradle

Experience with version control systems (Git)

Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Good To Have

Experience with Grails framework

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Experience with Microservices architecture

Basic knowledge of DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes)

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field