Java Developer

Java Developer (Java 21, Spring Boot, AWS & GitLab CI/CD):

Total Required Experience in Years: 8%2B Years

Mode of Work: Hybrid (1 Day Onsite Every Tuesday, 4 Days Remote)

Seeking an experienced Java Developer to support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, REST API development, GitLab CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. The consultant should be capable of working independently while collaborating with business and technical stakeholders in a cloud-first development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.
• Build and enhance enterprise applications using Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations.
• Support lightweight web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications running on AWS.
• Work with AWS services including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using GitLab.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Support Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and deployment planning.
• Troubleshoot application, cloud, deployment, and integration issues.
• Create technical documentation and maintain development standards.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Required Skills:

• Java Development
• Java SDK 21
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• REST API Development
• JSON Integration
• AWS Cloud Services
• GitLab
• GitLab CI/CD
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Source Control Management
• Application Development
• Software Engineering Best Practices

Preferred Skills:

• Thymeleaf
• Terraform
• Amazon ECS
• Amazon API Gateway
• Amazon DynamoDB
• IntelliJ IDEA
• AI-Assisted Coding Tools
• Cloud Deployment Troubleshooting
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Secure Coding Practices
• Cloud Security Concepts

Qualifications:

• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.
• Experience with Java 21 or recent Java SDK versions.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of JSON and API integration patterns.
• Experience with Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.
• Experience working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical experience deploying and supporting AWS-based applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an Agile environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Environment:

• Java SDK 21
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• REST APIs
• JSON
• Thymeleaf
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• AWS ECS
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS DynamoDB
• GitLab Repositories
• GitLab CI/CD
• Terraform
• IntelliJ IDEA
• AI-Assisted Development Tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Deliverables:

• Java Application Development
• Spring Boot Services
• REST API Integrations
• AWS Cloud Deployments
• GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• Terraform Infrastructure Code
• Technical Documentation
• Code Reviews
• Production Support
• Application Enhancements
• Cloud Troubleshooting & Optimization

Must Have Skills:

• Java 21
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• JSON
• AWS
• GitLab
• GitLab CI/CD

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Terraform
• AWS ECS
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS DynamoDB
• Thymeleaf
• IntelliJ IDEA
• AI-Assisted Coding Tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code)

Location Requirement:

• Denver, CO Local Candidates Preferred
• Must be able to work onsite every Tuesday

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid (Tuesday Onsite, Remaining Days Remote)