Java Backend Developer

Akkodis is seeking a Java Backend Developer for a Contract job with a client in Mclean/Richmond VA . Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the financial services industry .

Java Backend Developer

Location: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA hybrid

Rate Range: $74/hour to $75/hour on W2 The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Interviews

1 hour zoom video interview

Must Have

• Java — 8+ years of hands-on development experience
• Spring Boot — strong experience refactoring and migrating existing microservices
• GraphQL — experience consuming GraphQL APIs in Java/Spring Boot (field mapping, query construction, response handling).
• AWS Fargate/ECS — hands-on operational experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized services on Fargate
• Microservices — solid understanding of REST-based microservices architecture
• Performance testing/validation — experience benchmarking and comparing response times and data integrity between legacy and modern systems is a strong plus
• Soft Skills – Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This person will work closely with GraphQL API partner teams to analyze legacy service fields, determine GraphQL equivalents, and drive the migration. Clear communication and attention to detail are critical.

Nive to Have

• Languages: Python, Gradle
• Reporting/Monitoring: Splunk, New Relic, PagerDuty
• Infrastructure/Container Orchestration: Docker, Lambda, CloudWatch

Job Description: We are looking for a hands-on Senior Backend Java Engineer — this is an active coding role, not a tech lead or architect position. The candidate will be working on migrating existing REST-based microservices to consume GraphQL endpoints on our modern CORE platform, collaborating with GraphQL API partners on field mapping, and validating data integrity and response time parity between legacy and new systems.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 3039422431 /soma.chakraborty@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance