Junior Java full stack developer

Junior Java Full Stack Developer

Location : Plano, TX (Hybrid : 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Candidate Preference : Local to Plano, TX or nearby areas.

Employment Type : W2 only

Must-Have Skills :

Experience : 4-6 years of hands-on software engineering experience.

Frontend : Proficiency in React (50% of the role)

Backend : Strong skills in Java 8 / 11, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (50% of the role)

Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

AWS : Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform

Certifications : AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification

Observability : Experience with tools like Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or Grafana

Databases : Experience with distributed databases like AWS RDS

Required Qualifications :

Education : BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Java Expertise : 4-6 years of experience with Core Java 8+, including Streams, Multithreading, Collections, and Exception handling.

Spring Boot and REST APIs : Strong knowledge of the Spring Boot framework and REST API design principles.

Microservices & Cloud : Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native application development, particularly on AWS.

Messaging : Experience writing streaming applications with Apache Kafka or similar technology.

DevOps : Understanding of DevOps principles and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD).

Testing : Proficient in writing unit, functional, and integration tests, with experience using tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, and Maven.

Databases : Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.

Containers : Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications :

AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification

Experience with observability tools (Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, Grafana)

Experience with distributed databases (AWS DynamoDB, Cassandra, CockroachDB)

Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack Java applications using React and Spring Boot.

Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with backend services.

Work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Write clean, testable, and efficient code.

Deploy and manage applications on AWS.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.