Senior Full Stack Java Developer

12 month contract role

Hybrid Role - 2 days per week on site

Sr. Full-Stack Java Developer

We are seeking a Sr. Full-Stack Java Developer to support and enhance critical enterprise applications. The role involves developing new features, maintaining existing systems, and providing technical guidance within a collaborative development team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and modern front-end frameworks, along with strong database and SDLC knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and Struts frameworks.

· Build dynamic user interfaces using Angular, React.js (ES6+), Redux, React Router, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

· Design and develop RESTful and SOAP web services, integrating software components into fully functional systems.

· Write clean, testable code and implement unit testing frameworks using JUnit and Spring Boot.

· Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design documentation, prototyping, and deployment.

· Perform database design and development, including SQL/PLSQL, stored procedures, functions, and query optimization in Oracle and SQL Server.

· Develop CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and support containerized deployments on OpenShift.

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers, ensuring adherence to design patterns and coding best practices.

· Leverage GitHub Copilot for code generation, refactoring, and documentation to improve team productivity and code quality.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

·10+ years of experience developing complex systems using Java, JEE, Spring Boot 3.0, Hibernate/JPA, and related IDEs (Eclipse, STS, JBoss Developer Studio).

·5+ years of hands-on experience with Angular, React.js, Redux, React Router, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

·10+ years of experience with SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and SQL Server; strong database design and query tuning skills.

·3+ years creating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, with exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerized deployments.

· Proficiency with RESTful/SOAP web services, Java Messaging Service (JMS), and enterprise application servers (JBoss, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere).

· Familiarity with design patterns (Singleton, DAO, Front Controller, Service Locator, Intercepting Filter, Session Façade).

· Hands-on experience with Agile development, test-driven development, and CMM/CMMI Level 3 practices.

· Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot for development tasks, code generation, and integration into development workflows.

Preferred Skills:

· Knowledge of Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, ActiveMQ, and data visualization/reporting tools.

· Experience with prototype/mockup development, UI/UX collaboration, and responsive design principles.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure integration.

Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.