Full Stack Java Developer

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Associate Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact modernization initiative focused on building next-generation enterprise applications. This role combines strong backend engineering expertise with modern frontend development and offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will be joining a multi-year application modernization program focused on building new enterprise platforms and transforming existing applications. Current initiatives include:

• Developing new user experiences with Angular and React.
• Converting legacy Angular applications to React.
• Building scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Supporting applications with critical business timelines, including one major production launch scheduled this year.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on development, modern technologies, and solving complex enterprise-scale challenges.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and support features end-to-end, from requirements refinement through production deployment.
• Build modern web applications using Angular or React and integrate them with backend services.
• Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices and production-grade REST APIs.
• Work with Kafka and messaging-based architectures to enable scalable, event-driven solutions.
• Write efficient SQL queries and troubleshoot data-related performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of development practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams to deliver solutions on aggressive timelines.
• Support junior team members through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on full-stack software development experience.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and building microservices.
• Strong frontend development experience.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, including complex joins, subqueries, and aggregations.
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift concepts, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and production support skills.
• Ability to work independently and own complex features with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• React migration projects or frontend modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to Micro Frontends (MFE).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Experience working in regulated or financial services environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrates ownership from design through delivery and production support.
• Explains technical decisions and architectural tradeoffs with confidence.
• Produces high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
• Serves as a trusted technical contributor and mentor within the team.
• Effectively communicates technical risks, progress, and recommendations to stakeholders.