Java Developer Contractor

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.
  
  
• Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.
  
  
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.
  
  
• Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  
  
• Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
  
  
• Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab.
  
  
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.
  
  
• Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.
  
  
• Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment.
  
  
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness.
  
  
• Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality.
  
  

• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.
  
  
• Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.
  
  
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.
  
  
• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.
  
  
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  
  
• Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.
  
  
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
  
  
• Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.
  
  
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity.
  
  

• Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:
  
  
  • Amazon ECS
    
    
  • Amazon API Gateway
    
    
  • Amazon DynamoDB
    
    
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
  
  
• Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment.
  
  
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools.
  
  
• Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues.
  
  
• Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts.
  
  

• Java SDK 21
  
  
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
  
  
• Thymeleaf
  
  
• REST APIs
  
  
• JSON
  
  
• HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  
  
• AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
  
  
• GitLab repositories
  
  
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines
  
  
• Terraform
  
  
• IntelliJ IDEA
  
  
• AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code