Senior Full Stack Java Engineer

Job Title : Senior Full Stack Java Engineer

Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in the contiguous United States)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (4 Months)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Engineer to join a large enterprise modernization initiative. You will play a key role in transforming legacy applications into modern, cloud-native microservices while building scalable, high-performance enterprise solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation projects involving Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Angular, and modern database technologies.

Required Skills

8+ years of software development experience

Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot

Experience building Microservices and REST APIs

Hands-on experience with Angular (Angular 10+ preferred)

Strong experience with Apache Kafka

Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift

Experience with Docker and Linux

Experience with PostgreSQL and/or DB2 LUW

Strong SQL skills

Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines

Experience developing scalable enterprise applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications

• Experience working with mainframe modernization or migration projects

• Exposure to COBOL, z/OS, IMS, DB2 Mainframe, IBM MQ, Natural, or Adabas

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices.

• Build scalable and secure RESTful APIs.

• Develop and enhance Angular-based web applications.

• Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.

• Deploy and support containerized applications using Kubernetes/OpenShift.

• Work with PostgreSQL and DB2 databases for application development and data integration.

• Participate in legacy application modernization and migration initiatives.

• Write clean, production-quality, maintainable, and testable code.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architecture and technical design discussions.