Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Full Stack Developer
Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the existing team to develop and maintain Spring Web and Spring Batch applications.
• Support integration efforts with Kafka and other messaging systems under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to microservices development, learning distributed system concepts in a hands-on environment.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and features, delivering them within agreed timelines.
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to continuously improve code quality.
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting issues raised in production or testing environments.
• Help keep technical documentation up to date for features you work on.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot and other available models to assist with code generation, debugging, and documentation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Java and some familiarity with the Spring Framework (Spring Web or Spring Boot).
• Understanding of core programming concepts such as OOP, data structures, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how web services interact.
• Basic experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within an established team.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and grow.

Nice to Have:

• Any exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems (academic or personal projects welcome).
• Basic awareness of microservices architecture or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or any cloud platform such as AWS.
• Some experience with or understanding of CI/CD pipelines or DevOps practices.

Added Advantage - AI-Assisted Development:

• We strongly encourage and value the use of AI tools in day-to-day development.
• Candidates who are comfortable or curious about leveraging AI to enhance their workflow will stand out.
• Using GitHub Copilot and its multiple available AI models to assist with code completion, suggestions, and generation across Java and Spring-based projects.
• Leveraging AI models for automated code reviews, test case generation, and documentation drafting, reducing manual effort and improving output quality.
• Applying AI assistance for debugging and root cause analysis, helping to identify issues faster and more accurately.
• Using AI-powered tools to explore and learn new frameworks or APIs more efficiently, accelerating the onboarding and learning curve.
• Staying up to date with the evolving landscape of AI coding assistants and being open to adopting new models and tools as they become available within the team's approved toolset.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development is not a strict requirement but is considered a significant advantage and reflects our team's commitment to modern, efficient, and innovative engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of relevant Java development experience - internships and academic projects are considered.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Any hands-on experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for development, or similar platforms is a bonus.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.