Java Software Engineer
About the role
Core Technical Skillset:
Our current technology stack forms the foundation of our work. Proficiency or strong experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
Backend Development:
Java: Deep understanding of Java (latest LTS versions preferred).
Spring Boot: Extensive experience building applications and microservices using the Spring Boot framework and its ecosystem (e.g., Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud).
Messaging Systems:
Apache Kafka: Solid understanding of Kafka concepts (topics, producers, consumers, partitioning, brokers) and experience building event-driven systems.
Containerization & Orchestration:
Kubernetes: Practical experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications on Kubernetes.
OCP (OpenShift Container Platform): Experience specifically with OpenShift is a significant advantage.
AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service): Experience with AKS is also highly relevant.
(General Docker knowledge is expected).
CI/CD & DevOps:
GitHub Actions: Proven experience in creating, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for build, test, and deployment automation.
Understanding of Git branching strategies and DevOps principles.
Frontend Development:
JavaScript: Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+)
React: Experience building user interfaces with the React library and its common patterns/ecosystem (e.g., state management, hooks).
Database & Data Warehousing
Oracle: Experience with Oracle databases, including writing efficient SQL queries, understanding data modeling, and potentially PL/SQL.
Snowflake: Experience with Snowflake cloud data warehouse, including data loading, querying (SQL), and understanding its architecture.
Scripting:
Python: Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, data manipulation, or potentially backend API development (e.g., using Flask/Django, though Java/Spring is primary).
Domain Understanding (Transportation & Logistics):
While not strictly mandatory, candidates with experience or a demonstrated understanding of the transportation and logistics industry (e.g., supply chain management, freight operations, warehousing, fleet management, routing optimization, TMS systems) will be able to contribute more quickly and effectively. They can better grasp the business context and user needs.
Additional Valuable Skills
We are also interested in candidates who may possess skills in related areas that complement our core activities: Data Science & Analytics.
Responsibilities
- Develop backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka
- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and OpenShift
- Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Develop user interfaces with JavaScript and React
- Work with Oracle databases and Snowflake cloud data warehouse
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience with messaging systems like Apache Kafka
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and GitHub Actions
- Strong skills in modern JavaScript and React
- Experience with Oracle databases and SQL
Skills mentioned
About RiVi Consulting Group L.L.C
RiVi Consulting Group L.L.C (RiVi) is a strategic technology partner helping companies in various industry verticals achieve operational excellence. Founded in 2002 with its headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, RiVi Consulting Group has distinguished itself as a provider of exceptional technology solutions with an excellent track record of managing, designing, implementing and deploying numerous mission-critical and customer focused projects. RiVi’s dedication to quality has earned it a strong reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction. RiVi team offers seasoned professionals whose treasured qualities are based on outstanding services, reliability, and honesty. Our value-added business approach stresses long-term customer relationships, a thorough understanding of our customer’s missions, a quick response to rapidly shifting business environments, and on-time/on-budget, delivery of quality products and services. RiVi is on a path toward success, it has shown a positive trend in both sales and profits since the inception of the business. RiVi Consulting Group’s primary business area is “Custom Computer Programming Services” operating within the primary NAICS code 541511 .Secondary NAICS codes include 541512,541513, 541519, 541618,518210, 541611, 541370, 541710. RiVi has excellent past performance record which is reflected by our Dunn & Bradstreet open ratings of 94% and a steady stream of repeat business.