Middle Java Software Engineer

About Forte

Great software doesn’t happen on its own. It takes great people. That just happens to be our forte. With nearly 20 years of matching top engineering talent with preeminent and innovative brands, we look for people who are interested, resourceful, dedicated to their craft, and driven to help companies build great software. If this sounds like you, read on.

Role Specifics

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with modern Java frameworks, tools, and best practices, including Spring Boot 3.X, JUnit, PostgreSQL, and Maven. Additionally, you should have at least 1 year of experience working with the AWS Management Console and demonstrate a strong understanding of integrating third-party APIs using RestClient.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to impactful projects. We value individuals who can work independently, demonstrate a willingness to develop and refine a critical mindset to evaluate solutions, and gradually take the initiative to suggest proactive alternatives for assigned tasks. If you’re passionate about creating robust, scalable, and efficient applications and eager to learn and innovate, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Attributes

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Demonstrates a proactive attitude in questioning solutions and suggesting better alternatives. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of the Spring Boot 3.x framework and its ecosystem.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using JUnit.
• Hands-on experience integrating and consuming third-party APIs using RestClient.
• Strong understanding of build tools like Maven for managing dependencies and building projects.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with resources in AWS, including services like EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker is a bonus.
• Solid problem-solving skills with a critical and analytical mindset.
• Python and Django knowledge (experience preferred).