Description

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:

·      Amazon ECS

·      Amazon API Gateway

·      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

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree