Location: Louisville, KY - onsite (Locals or near by Location)
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $45/hr
Duration: Not Specified
Experience: 5+ years, Java, SOAP/REST, JDBC, Guidewire
Job Description & Details
"The demand for versatile Java Full Stack developers is soaring as companies modernize their back\u2011end services while keeping UI lightweight. This role in Louisville offers a chance to work on integration\u2011heavy projects, especially with SOAP, RESTful APIs, and Guidewire platforms. If you thrive on bridging middle\u2011layer logic with robust data access, this opportunity could be your next big step.\n\n# Job Summary\nWe are seeking a Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain middle\u2011layer services and integrations. The candidate will focus on building robust SOAP and RESTful web services, handling JDBC data access, and leveraging Guidewire expertise, while keeping UI responsibilities minimal.\n\n# Top 3 Critical Skills Table\n| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |\n|-------|-------------------|--------------|\n| Integration (SOAP/REST) | Core to exposing and consuming services across systems | Senior |\n| JDBC & Data Access | Enables reliable interaction with databases for business logic | Mid |\n| Guidewire Platform | Required for domain\u2011specific insurance applications and extensions | Senior |\n\n# Interview Preparation\n1. **Explain how you would design a SOAP web service in Java.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Understanding of WSDL, SOAP envelopes, JAXB marshalling, and service endpoint configuration.\n2. **Describe the differences between RESTful and SOAP APIs and when you would choose each.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Knowledge of protocol overhead, statelessness, contract\u2011first design, and use\u2011case suitability.\n3. **How do you manage database connections efficiently using JDBC?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Connection pooling, proper resource cleanup, transaction handling, and performance considerations.\n4. **What is Guidewire and how have you integrated custom code with its platform?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Familiarity with Guidewire architecture, Gosu/Java extensions, and best practices for customization.\n5. **Walk through a scenario where you had to troubleshoot a failing middle\u2011layer service.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Debugging methodology, logging, monitoring tools, and root\u2011cause analysis.\n\n# Resume Optimization\n- Java\n- Full Stack Development\n- SOAP Web Services\n- RESTful APIs\n- JDBC\n- Guidewire\n- Integration\n- Middle\u2011layer Architecture\n- Data Access Layer\n- Service\u2011Oriented Architecture (SOA)\n\n# Application Strategy\nWhen reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email greeting, attach your updated resume, and clearly highlight your top skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as **SOAP/REST integration**, **JDBC data handling**, and **Guidewire experience**, and reference specific projects where you applied these technologies.\n\n# Career Roadmap\n| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |\n|--------------|--------------------|------------|---------------|\n| Java Full Stack Developer | 3\u20115 years | Integration, middle\u2011layer services, Guidewire | Senior Full Stack Engineer |\n| Senior Full Stack Engineer | 5\u20117 years | Architecture, performance optimization, team mentorship | Lead Engineer |\n| Lead Engineer | 7\u201110 years | Technical strategy, cross\u2011functional leadership | Engineering Manager |\n"