job summary: Join our enterprise technology services group leading mission-critical application modernization and integration initiatives. In this role, you will champion service virtualization and API engineering strategies, establishing scalable testing frameworks that decouple downstream dependencies and accelerate enterprise software delivery. location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $54.66 - 60.00 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Architect and implement service virtualization solutions using SmartBear ReadyAPI and WireMock to simulate complex downstream microservices and legacy integrations. Provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of Java-based RESTful API development and JAX-WS web service integrations. Coordinate cross-functional delivery efforts across development, QA, DevOps, and cloud architecture teams to proactively remove technical bottlenecks. Collaborate with performance engineering teams to identify system constraints, optimize database interactions, and improve application resilience. qualifications: 8-10 years of experience in technical delivery leadership, software quality engineering, or integration architecture. Proven expertise designing and managing service virtualization frameworks using SmartBear ReadyAPI and WireMock. Strong background in Java engineering, including REST API development, database operations, and JAX-WS web services (6+ years). Bachelor's degree (Graduate level) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience conducting performance engineering, load testing, and root-cause bottleneck analysis. Experience integrating virtualized service endpoints into automated CI/CD deployment pipelines. Demonstrated ability to manage client stakeholders and deliver structured milestone reporting. skills: API Development,APIs,API,CI/CD,databases,database,DevOps,large-scale distributed systems,enterprise application,integration testing,Java-based,Java,JAX-WS,microservices,Performance Testing,ReadyAPI,REST APIs,RESTful,SOAP APIs,SOAP services,Service Virtualization,application development,integrations,test data,Strong communication skills,leadership,problem-solver,architecture,Automating,client technology,client-side,Delivery Management,project execution,dependency management,governance,infrastructure,performance engineering,Technical Project Management,Quality Engineering,QA,risk mitigation,Stakeholder Engagement,streamline,stress analysis,technical architecture,technical leadership,technical acumen,testing 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 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.