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Java Developer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Minnesota - Developer

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: Java Developer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - (Java & Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Contract: 1 year with potential to extend

Location: Remote (US CT/ET zones) 

Rate: $47 - $60/hour W2, dependent on skills and qualifications


Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Developer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Developer with strong Java development experience and a working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our laboratory and enterprise systems.


Responsibilities:

·       Responsible for leading development of LIMS enhancements backlog:

·       Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

·       Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.

·       Enhancements backlog may include:

·       Business driven net new features/ functionality (i.e., product backlog) 

·       Automation tools to improve system reliability and performance.

  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed with reliability and scalability in mind.
  • Partner with Product Manager and Business Analyst teams to ensure voice of the customer is translated into the development outcomes

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field experience.
  • Experience working with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage).
  • 5+ years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps role.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and experience with backend development.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of laboratory workflows and data management in scientific environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.