Lead Java Full Stack Developer-4

Lead Java Full Stack Developer
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Plano, TX / Boston, MA / Portsmouth, NH/ Seattle, WA - onsite
Duration: 6 months

Frontend Development:

• Design and develop interactive, responsive user interfaces using ReactJS and related libraries (e.g., Redux, React Router, or Context API).
• Implement reusable components and ensure clean, maintainable, and modular code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints with the frontend to deliver dynamic content.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional applications.

Backend Development:

• Build and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and interactions with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth2).
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of backend services through best practices like caching, load balancing, and efficient API design.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure robust backend functionality.

Full Stack Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements and deliver end-to-end features.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and foster knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other technical challenges across the stack.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our tech stack.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 4-6 years of professional software development experience, with at least:
• 3+ years working with ReactJS and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• 3+ years building backend services with Java and Spring Boot.

Frontend Skills:

• Proficiency in ReactJS, including hooks, state management (Redux or Context API), and component lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with frontend build tools like Webpack, Vite, or Create React App.
• Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus.

Backend Skills:

• Expertise in Java (8/11/17) and Spring Boot, including Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
• Proficiency with ORM frameworks like Hibernate and database management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).

General Skills:

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to write unit tests and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Jest, or React Testing Library.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization techniques (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub/Portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, such as monitoring, logging, and deployment automation.