Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer (Spring Boot + AWS) with Kafka

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite/Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AWS cloud services to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in backend development, experience working in Agile environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based web applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and, where applicable, GraphQL endpoints
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and SQS
• Collaborate with front-end teams working on Angular-based UIs and JSP pages
• Develop and optimize data access layers using Hibernate/JPA with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server)
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with proper unit testing using JUnit and Mockito
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical design decisions
• Work within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven, and Git
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of professional experience in Java development
• Strong understanding of Spring Framework and Spring Boot (deep conceptual knowledge)
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs (GraphQL exposure is a plus)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS)
• Strong expertise in Hibernate/JPA and relational databases
• Experience with build and CI/CD tools such as Maven/Ant, Jenkins, and Git
• Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Nice to Have

• Experience working with microservices architecture and Spring Cloud
• Exposure to GCP along with AWS
• Hands-on experience with Docker / containerization
• Basic frontend experience with Angular or JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Commerce (WCS)

Knowledge of Unix/Linux shell scripting