Senior Full Stack Java Engineer (AWS & Angular)

Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for a Senior Full Stack Java Engineer (AWS & Angular) for their McLean, VA location.

Responsibilities:

• Application Design & Development
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance enterprise Java applications using Java 17+, J2EE, Spring Boot 3.0+, Spring MVC, and related frameworks.
• Build and expose RESTful and SOAP web services; implement and consume APIs following industry's best practices.
• Translate business requirements and technical specifications into well-structured, maintainable code and design artifacts.
• Participate in architectural reviews and contribute to technical design decisions, including selection of frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Microservices & Cloud-Native Engineering
• Develop and deploy cloud-native microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS cloud platforms.
• Apply microservices design patterns such as sidecar, circuit breaker, ingress, and egress to build resilient distributed systems.
• Package services into container images and manage configuration for deployment on cloud infrastructure.
• Participate in the configuration and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, and Git/GitHub.
• Data & Messaging
• Write efficient SQL queries and work with relational databases including PostgreSQL and DB2 via JPA/Hibernate ORM.
• Implement and support enterprise messaging solutions using JMS-based technologies such as ActiveMQ or AMQ for asynchronous, event-driven architectures.
• Code Quality, Security & Testing
• Champion and implement Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber.
• Perform static code analysis using tools such as Fortify and SonarQube; identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high code quality standards.
• Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and performance tests; use JMeter for load and performance testing.
• Infrastructure & Collaboration
• Support infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, Gradle, and Maven.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams; communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to team knowledge-sharing, and support onboarding of new team members.
• Manage multiple priorities within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive software development experience, with a strong focus on Java/J2EE enterprise applications.
• 8 years of relevant experience and/or specialized training or certification in Java, J2EE, and SQL technologies.
• Core Technical Skills
• Expert-level proficiency in Java (17.x and above), J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot (3.0+), Spring MVC, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Strong experience with RESTful and SOAP web services design and development; proficiency in JSON and XML.
• Solid understanding of relational database design and SQL querying; hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or IBM DB2.
• Demonstrated experience packaging and deploying services with Docker; configuring and deploying workloads on Kubernetes and AWS.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise messaging technologies (JMS, ActiveMQ, or AMQ).
• Proficiency with the DevOps toolchain: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Maven, JUnit, JMeter, Artifactory.
• Practical knowledge of static analysis and security remediation using Fortify and/or SonarQube.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Gradle, and Maven.
• Working knowledge of microservices patterns including sidecar, circuit breaker, ingress, and egress.
• Strong TDD/BDD background with experience using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber.
• Preferred Qualifications
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect) or equivalent cloud platform credentials.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Experience contributing to or reviewing software architecture documentation.
• Familiarity with observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Core Competencies
• Beyond technical expertise, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following professional attributes:
• Self-starter with the initiative to drive work forward independently and proactively identify solutions.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and values diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical designs and decisions effectively.
• Passion for building high-quality, highly scalable applications using open-source and cloud-native technologies.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities