Job Description
Job Description:
About the Role
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:
· 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
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strong Java developer who can move comfortably between backend development, lightweight front-end work, cloud-based deployments, and CI/CD workflows. They should be able to understand existing systems quickly, contribute clean and maintainable code, and work effectively in a modern cloud-oriented development environment.
Experience with AWS, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, and AI-assisted coding tools is highly valued.
Engagement Type:
This is a contractor position. The contractor will work with our development team to deliver application enhancements, new features, integrations, and platform improvements.