Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Java Full Stack Developer for an onshore contractor engagement, with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka or similar event-driven architecture, and React JS/UI development. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, and be capable of working collaboratively across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement and manage event-driven systems using Kafka or equivalent technologies.
• Build responsive, reusable, and dynamic user interfaces using React JS, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Integrate front-end applications with backend REST APIs and enterprise data services.
• Collaborate with IT teams to incorporate security best practices, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or JWT-based authorization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver new features.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop unit and integration tests and support CI/CD and automated deployment processes.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and deliver solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including strong full-stack development experience.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms.
• Strong experience with React JS and modern front-end development practices.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and reusable component development.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API-based integrations.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently drive technical implementation and collaborate with distributed business and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tooling.
• Experience developing applications in financial services, banking, risk, compliance, or another regulated environment.
• Agile/Scrum development experience.