Senior Java FullStack Developer

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Contract Duration: 6 months, extendable ( Contract to hire) Bill Rate: Max : $55-60/HR on W-2, H1B is okay Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, combined with modern frontend and cloud development experience. This role requires hands-on development across the stack, building scalable, cloud-native applications and microservices on AWS. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern frameworks; build robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture; develop and integrate RESTful, GraphQL, or OData APIs; build responsive UI components using Angular (or similar frameworks); develop and deploy serverless and cloud-native applications on AWS; write high-quality, testable code with strong unit and integration test coverage; implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and technical solutions; troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability and performance; follow and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices. Required Skills: Backend (Core Focus): Strong hands-on experience in Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot; deep understanding of Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security; microservices architecture and REST API design; Hibernate/JPA and transaction management; experience building scalable, high-performance backend systems. Frontend: Strong experience with Angular (2+) or similar JavaScript frameworks; proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Full Stack / API Development: Experience building RESTful, GraphQL, or OData APIs; strong understanding of API design, versioning, and security. Cloud & Serverless: Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora RDS, CloudWatch); experience building serverless applications. Programming & Runtime: Experience with Node.js; exposure to Python (nice to have). Databases: Strong experience with relational databases (Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB). Messaging & Streaming (Nice to Have): Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or similar platforms. Testing: JUnit (unit testing), JMeter (performance testing). DevOps & Engineering Practices: CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Azure DevOps); Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK preferred or CloudFormation); familiarity with SonarQube, security scans, quality gates; source control best practices. Monitoring & Support: Experience with Dynatrace or similar tools; ability to support production and non-production environments; strong troubleshooting skills. Qualifications: 8+ years of full-stack development experience; Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience); proven experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and microservices; strong understanding of application architecture and integration patterns. What We re Looking For: Strong ownership and independence; deep technical problem-solving skills; strong collaboration with architects and cross-functional teams; ability to design, build, and scale systems end-to-end. Nice to Have: AWS certifications; event-driven architecture experience; familiarity with AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, Kiro). Summary: Hands-on senior engineer with strong Java + Spring Boot expertise, capable of building scalable, cloud-native applications end-to-end.