Java / Elastic Developer

Role: Java / Elastic Developer
Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Location: Remote
 
Top Skill(s):
1. Java Spring Boot, Microservices
2. Elastic Search
3. GeoSpatial Search
 
Job Description/ Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable Java microservices that process complex geospatial datasets to support reliable and responsive mapping applications
• Develop Spring Boot based APIs that enable secure access to geospatial services and ensure consistent integration with internal and external systems
• Optimize data ingestion and retrieval workflows on Elastic DB to deliver low latency access to large volumes of spatial and non spatial data
• Configure and maintain robust data models for vector and raster geospatial content to improve analytical accuracy and map rendering quality
• Collaborate with product and domain teams to translate location intelligence requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans for microservices
• Conduct detailed performance tuning of Java code, database queries and storage access patterns to enhance throughput and reduce infrastructure cost
• Implement automated test suites and quality checks for microservices and APIs to maintain reliability and stability across production environments
• Create monitoring and alerting solutions that track microservice health, storage performance and geospatial data quality for proactive issue detection
• Document service contracts, data flows and operational runbooks to support maintainability and smooth handover across distributed engineering teams
• Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to apply encryption, access controls and audit mechanisms for sensitive geospatial information
• Guide peers on best practices for microservices design, Spring Boot configuration and Elastic db usage to promote consistent engineering standards
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to ensure solutions remain modular, extensible and aligned with enterprise architecture guidelines
• Analyze production incidents related to geospatial services and drive root cause resolution efforts that prevent recurrence and improve platform resilience

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $60.00/hr.