job summary: Senior Web Developer (Hybrid- 12 month Contract in San Antonio, TX) ? Lead Innovation in Web Development! We're looking for a Senior Web Developer to drive digital transformation, develop scalable software solutions, and lead cross-functional teams. In this role, you'll analyze customer needs, design and implement high-quality applications, and optimize system performance. You'll also evaluate build vs. buy decisions, integrate third-party solutions, and establish best practices for secure and efficient development. ? Key Skills: Java, APIs, Microservices, Cloud Technologies, DevOps, SQL Optimization, Secure Authentication (OAuth, SAML), Apache Tomcat ? Why Join? Work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with top talent, and shape the future of scalable web applications. location: San Antonio, Texas job type: Contract salary: $53 - 55 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Evaluates tradeoffs for buy vs. build decisions related to technical integrations with 3rd parties or expansion of existing codeDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions to meet customer requirements, including analysis, documentation, error/exception handling, business process implementation, performance analysis/improvements and technology research.Establishes guidelines for estimating and planning software releases and documents best practices for other developers to use for sprint / release planning.Produces development artifacts for complex applications, creates secure and high-quality production code, and maintains algorithms that run simultaneously with appropriate systems.Plans and prioritizes work sequence and schedule to ensure each release / sprint provides business value.Maintains technical skills through hands-on experimentation, independent research, training and/or conferences.Leverages expertise in cloud technologies, microservices, artificial intelligence, and other transformative technologies.Collaborates with leadership, product owners, architects, user experience experts, and business liaisons to understand requirements and plan release cycles.Proactively identifies patterns in data, processes, and system performance to drive improvements to coding hygiene. Maintains and enhances existing system design through understanding of architecture and test-driven development skillsResearch and develop new technologies to enhance current and future design, security, and system performanceUnderstanding of Web Services and SOAP integrations of third-party and remote systemsShares expert knowledge in optimizing SQL relational operations including direct query, caching mechanisms, read/write clustering, etc.Leads DevOps best practices; provides full-stack design and development expertise.Provides expert knowledge of code implementation, system integrations, and upgrades of platform infrastructuresGood understanding of the configuration and management of Apache Tomcat for hosting Java Web ApplicationsKnowledge of SSL implementations and Encryption methodologiesProvides expertise analysis and identifies tradeoffs for new and existing applicationsPlans work schedule and estimates for project management and resource coordination to ensure each release provides business valueWorks closely with Infrastructure and Architect teams to develop and enhance cloud-based solutionsManages and documents code reviews and establishes best practices to mitigate repeat issuesMentors junior-level developers and proactively reviews the quality, consistency, scalability, and future-proofing of their codeDevelops documentation standards and performs peer reviews to ensure compliance.Proactively resolves team challenges and manages dependencies across other project teams and manages customer relationships to ensure transparency and collaboration.Negotiates challenging decisions and forms a point of view based on personal expertise and architectural ecosystem.Supervisory duties may be assigned to oversee junior-level and third party coding quality. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Web OptimizationTeam playerDemonstrates technical expertise and programming skills for assigned code base, develops new coding skills as required; establishes repeatable guidelines and scalable standards; and leads cross-disciplinary team to deliver solutions that meet business, technical, and user requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.