Software Engineer Iii (java Api/microservices Developer) @ Quest Diagnostics

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a part of a Scrum team working on API and microservices development using open-source technologies like Java, SpringBoot etc
• Design APIs following RESTful API design principles and API-led architecture.
• Lead API development and integrations, working with other developers, architects, and product owners.
• Build consistent reusable & secure APIs and microservices following all enterprise standards and best practices.
• Develop code that is highly scalable and has consistent performance even with high load on the application
• Establish a strong culture of security awareness and ownership to establish the DevSecOps practices within API Dev Lifecycle
• Responsible for debugging within a complex environment that includes multiple connected systems.
• Responsible for operational reporting, health monitoring of the application
• Ensure that the API based architecture enables for best-in-class user experience and response time.
• Ensure the reusability of all the components developed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in IT, including a minimum of 2 years in API and microservices development, using leading methodologies and processes.
• 3+ years of experience in Java Backend Development and skills with Spring Framework and Springboot.
• 2+ years experience working in Agile/Scrum model.
• 1+ years experience working in cloud (preferably AWS) and familiar with cloud services.
• 2+ experience with Gradle
• Experience with integrations with databases (SQL and NoSQL), SFTP servers, REST/SOAP/GraphQL APIs and other systems and platforms.
• Strong skills and expertise in unit testing frameworks like Junit
• Experience integrating with Messaging platforms like IBM MQ, Kafka and NATS
• Experience with architecture, design, development, deployment, testing, and integration of enterprise-wide applications.
• Experience with a wide variety of continuous integration and source control tools.
• Experience with designing API proxies and REST APIs using API Management platform.
• Knowledge of API security including OIDC and OAuth2.0 concept
• Experience designing API specifications in RAML/YAML/Swagger
• Understand the fundamentals of DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and ability to review troubleshoot pipeline issues and collaborate with DevOps team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a strong focus on customer service and solution ownership.