Java Developer

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer Contractor to support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working across the Java/Spring ecosystem, building REST APIs, integrating with AWS services, and contributing to modern CI/CD-driven development workflows.

The right candidate will be hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

· Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.

· Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.

· Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.

· Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

· Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

· Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab.

· Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

· Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.

· Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.

· Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment.

· Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness.

· Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality.

Required Qualifications

· Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.

· Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.

· Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.

· Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.

· Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.

· Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

· Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.

· Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.

· Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.

· Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating.

· Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:

o Amazon ECS

o Amazon API Gateway

o Amazon DynamoDB

· Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.

· Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment.

· Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools.

· Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues.

· Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts.

Technical Environment

Our current technology stack includes:

· Java SDK 21

· Spring Boot / Spring Framework

· Thymeleaf

· REST APIs

· JSON

· HTML / CSS / JavaScript

· AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB

· GitLab repositories

· GitLab CI/CD pipelines

· Terraform

· IntelliJ IDEA

· AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code

Estimated Duration: 07/27/2026 - 07/27/2027