This is a W2 Role, so need Visa Independent Consultants Only(H4EAD/L2/USC/GC) This is an Onsite Role with Hybrid Model, so Need Locals to Seattle, WA. Skills: • Java Coding • Java (collection, multithreading, and Java concepts) • Junit • Cloud Experience and Docker /Kubernetes • MongoDB or DynamoDB • REST API • Kafka • Spring boot Qualifications: • Requires 10+ years’ experience in the IT industry. • Requires 5-8+ years hands-on experience development experience in Java, Spring, Spring boot. • 2-3 years’ experience of leading a team of developers. • Experience with using kafka, event hub or any messaging broker a plus. • Experience in working with Linux environment. • Strong experience in core java, multi-threaded programming, data structures and collections. • Basic understanding in SDLC and scrum methodologies. • Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent work experience Responsibilities: • Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and effectively translate them into technical requirements for the development team • Planning and documenting comprehensive technical specifications for features or system design, ensuring a clear roadmap for development and implementation • Designing, building, and configuring applications to meet business process and application requirements, leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving skills • Directing the development team in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including design, development, coding, testing, and debugging, to deliver high-quality solutions • Writing testable, scalable, and efficient code, leading by example, and setting coding standards for the team • Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices • Mentoring and guiding junior team members, fostering their professional growth, and encouraging the adoption of industry best practices • Ensuring that software quality standards are met by enforcing code standards, conducting rigorous testing, and implementing continuous improvement processes • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and deliver effective and impactful software applications • Staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, continuously enhancing technical skills, and driving innovation within the development team Core Competencies • Customer Focus • Delivers legendary service that meets and exceeds all customers' expectations • Ethics and Integrity • Adheres to Starbucks values, beliefs and principles during good and bad times Composure • Remains calm, maintains perspective and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situations Personal Learning • Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills and experiences Dealing with Ambiguity • Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities Decision-Making • Makes timely and quality decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment • Interpersonal Savvy • Builds effective relationships with all people; up, down and sideways, inside and outside of Starbucks • Results Oriented • Gets results and achieves goals