Junior Java full stack developer - Aloden LLC

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Candidate Preference: Local to Plano, TX or nearby areas.

Employment Type: W2 only

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience: 4-6 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Frontend: Proficiency in React (50% of the role)
• Backend: Strong skills in Java 8/11, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (50% of the role)
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• AWS: Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform
• Certifications: AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification
• Observability: Experience with tools like Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or Grafana
• Databases: Experience with distributed databases like AWS RDS

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Java Expertise: 4-6 years of experience with Core Java 8+, including Streams, Multithreading, Collections, and Exception handling.
• Spring Boot and REST APIs: Strong knowledge of the Spring Boot framework and REST API design principles.
• Microservices & Cloud: Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native application development, particularly on AWS.
• Messaging: Experience writing streaming applications with Apache Kafka or similar technology.
• DevOps: Understanding of DevOps principles and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Testing: Proficient in writing unit, functional, and integration tests, with experience using tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, and Maven.
• Databases: Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Containers: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with observability tools (Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, Grafana)
• Experience with distributed databases (AWS DynamoDB, Cassandra, CockroachDB)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack Java applications using React and Spring Boot.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with backend services.
• Work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.