Java Developer

Job Description

Hybrid – Candidate must be local; 1 day On-site on Tuesdays. Remote work rest of days.

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This is a contractor position. The contractor will work with our development team to deliver application enhancements, new features, integrations, and platform improvements.

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Job title: Java Developer

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Job Description

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• We are seeking an experienced Java Developer Contractor to support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions.

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• 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.

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• The right candidate will be hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.

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• Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.

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• Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.

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• Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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• Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

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• Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab.

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• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

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• Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.

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• Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.

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• Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment.

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• Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness.

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• Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality.

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Required Qualifications

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• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.

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• Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.

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• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.

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• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.

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• Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.

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• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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• Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.

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• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.

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• Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.

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• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating.

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• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:

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• Amazon ECS

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• Amazon API Gateway

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• Amazon DynamoDB

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• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.

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• Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment.

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• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools.

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• Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues.

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• Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts.

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Technical Environment

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Our current technology stack includes:

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• Java SDK 21

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• Spring Boot / Spring Framework

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• Thymeleaf

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• REST APIs

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• JSON

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• HTML / CSS / JavaScript

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• AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB

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• GitLab repositories

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• GitLab CI/CD pipelines

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• Terraform

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• IntelliJ IDEA

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• AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code

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Ideal Candidate

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• 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.

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• Experience with AWS, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, and AI-assisted coding tools is highly valued.

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