Full-Stack Developer (JAVA, AWS)

Title: Full-Stack Developer (Java, AWS)

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Type of Employment: Full time

Purpose of the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong AWS expertise to design, develop, and support a scalable global real estate platform for a leading financial services client. The role owner will be required to build and maintain backend services, modern web front-ends, and cloud-native integrations as part of platform operations. The role owner should have hands-on full stack development experience along with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.

Key Result Areas and Activities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Build responsive front-end interfaces using ReactJS or Angular.
• Design, deploy, and support cloud solutions using key AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM).
• Manage data across SQL/NoSQL databases and implement event-driven processing using Kafka.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Partner with business, technology, and banking stakeholders to ensure delivery quality, working onsite five days a week.

Work and Technical Experience:

Must-Have Skill Set:

• Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, Microservices.
• REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA.
• ReactJS or Angular.
• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, IAM).
• SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB/DynamoDB).
• Git and Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration.
• Kafka or other messaging platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging banking and technology stakeholders.

Good-to-Have Skill Set:

• AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate).
• Experience integrating AI/ML services or APIs.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to serverless architecture patterns and event-driven design.
• Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and security integration patterns.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (master’s degree is a plus).
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and DevOps practices.
• 5–7 years of hands-on Full Stack Java development experience, including strong AWS cloud services and enterprise application development.