Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & Java)

Overview:

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & Java)

Location: Bentonville, AR

Experience Required: 6-8 Years

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in ReactJS and Java-based microservices to design, develop, and deliver scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will work across front-end, backend, and cloud platforms to build high-performance, fault-tolerant systems that support large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

This role requires deep hands-on development experience, strong architectural understanding, and a disciplined engineering mindset to deliver next-generation enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Design and develop modern, responsive, and high-performance web applications using ReactJS, React Hooks, NextJS, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, HTML, and CSS .
• Build reusable, maintainable UI components with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Apply deep understanding of React fundamentals , including Virtual DOM, component lifecycle, and state management.
• Develop React-based web and mobile applications using Redux, Flux, Flow , or similar state management frameworks.

Backend & Microservices Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain n-tier, cloud-native, reactive microservices using Java (preferred), Scala, or Go .
• Develop RESTful services using Spring Boot, Apache Camel, Tomcat, JBoss , and related frameworks.
• Architect and deploy highly scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems running in Kubernetes environments.
• Contribute to system design decisions focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.

Cloud & Containerization

• Deploy and manage applications on public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .
• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes .
• Design cloud-native solutions optimized for elasticity, resilience, and cost efficiency.

Testing & Code Quality

• Follow disciplined engineering practices including test-driven development (TDD) , code reviews, and documentation.
• Ensure high test coverage using JUnit, Mockito , and related testing frameworks.
• Continuously improve code quality, maintainability, and system performance.

Databases & Data Architecture

• Design and develop applications using SQL and NoSQL databases , including Oracle, Cassandra, and Azure Cosmos DB .
• Optimize data access patterns for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Leverage industry research, emerging technologies, and best practices to build next-generation systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the enterprise technology ecosystem.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 6-8 years of hands-on software development experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong expertise in ReactJS, React Hooks, NextJS, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, HTML, and CSS .
• Significant experience building React web and mobile applications using Redux, Flux, Flow , or similar tools.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java and Spring Boot with strong experience in distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker .
• Experience working with Azure, GCP , or other public cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture , multithreading, networking, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to build responsive, cross-browser compatible, high-performance applications .
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced Java concepts and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with Digital transformation initiatives in large-scale environments.
• Exposure to reactive programming and event-driven architectures.

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end solution delivery.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and scalability.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and business requirements.