Lead Java API Developer

Lead Java API Developer || Richmond, VA (Hybrid – Locals Only)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Visa: No H1B / No OPT
MOI: Skype (1 Round – 30 Minutes)
Relocation: Allowed from neighboring states only for strong candidates 
LinkedIn: Mandatory with location and detailed project descriptions
DL: Required  

Required Skills
Very senior Lead Java/API Developer with real-time Lead experience
Strong Financial/Banking domain experience
API development experience (Java, Python, or Go)
Strong RESTful API design and HTTP protocols knowledge
API protocols (REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, gRPC)
Authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, SAML)
SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis)
Microservices and event-driven architecture
Kafka and message queues experience
Git/GitHub version control
API security and threat modeling experience
Scalability, load balancing, caching, CDN integration