Senior Full-Stack Developer (Java, AWS)

Quick Facts

Senior Full-Stack Developer (Java, AWS) with W2 employment only; relocation open. Emphasis on building new backend APIs and microservices from scratch, alongside a small React front end.

Description

You’ll build full-stack capabilities using Java/Spring Boot microservices and a React UI. You will create APIs from scratch (no existing code/APIs) and work with Kafka for integration. Development is centered on AWS services (S3, Lambda, ECS, EC2) and container tooling (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and develop APIs from scratch
• Implement and evolve Java/Spring Boot microservices
• Use Kafka for messaging and system integration
• Support a small React front end (front-end focus desired around ~10%)
• Work with AWS resources including S3, Lambda, ECS clusters, and EC2
• Use Docker and Kubernetes to integrate with ECS-based environments
• Act as a senior engineer who can work independently with strong communication

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience
• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience
• Microservices experience
• API development from scratch
• Kafka experience
• AWS experience including S3, Lambda, ECS, and EC2
• Docker and Kubernetes experience
• React experience (small front-end component)
• Confidence working independently and communicating clearly
• W2 candidates only

Benefits

• Relocation open
• Senior ownership of new API and microservice creation