Junior API Developer (You MUST currently live in Maryland, if not, DO NOT APPLY)

Junior API Developer (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) No C2C's / No Sponsorship Please DO NOT apply unless you are a current Maryland resident We are seeking an API Developer with 1-2 years of experience in building and maintaining Spring Boot microservices. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Java 17 (Amazon Corretto JDK), Spring Boot 3.2.0, and OpenAPI 3.0, as well as a solid understanding of API security, data persistence, and cloud services. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain Spring Boot microservices following best practices. • Set up structured Spring Boot projects using Spring Initializr with security and necessary dependencies. • Utilize Lombok to simplify dependency injection and reduce boilerplate code in models/DTOs. • Develop and document RESTful APIs using OpenAPI 3.0/Swagger. • Work with JPA queries, JPQL, and PostgreSQL for database interactions. • Implement API filters, pagination, and data mapping for efficient API performance. • Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit and the Jupiter testing library. • Gain experience with AWS services, such as Lambda and SQS, for event-driven processing. • Secure APIs using Spring Security and manage data persistence with Spring JPA and MongoDB. • Debug and test APIs using Postman. Requirements • 1-2 years of experience working with Java 17 (Amazon Corretto JDK) and Spring Boot 3.2.0. • Hands-on experience with Spring Security, Spring JPA, and MongoDB. • Experience with Lombok, ModelMapper, and OpenAPI/Swagger. • Proficiency in PostgreSQL and JPA queries. • Basic experience with AWS services like Lambda and SQS (or willingness to learn). • Ability to write and maintain unit tests using JUnit and Jupiter testing library. • Understanding of DTO patterns, API filters, and pagination. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes. • Familiarity with caching strategies and API performance optimization. • Exposure to GraphQL. Apply Job!