Work Model Hybrid - Onsite Tuesdays
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer Contractor to support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. 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.
The right candidate will be hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21
- Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations
- Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
- Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices
- Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used
- Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment
- Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness
- Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality
Required Qualifications:
- Strong professional experience developing applications with Java
- Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK
- Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development
- Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs
- Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns
- Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD
- Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS
- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:
- Amazon ECS
- Amazon API Gateway
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools
- Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues
- Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts
Technical Environment:
Our current technology stack includes:
- Java SDK 21
- Spring Boot / Spring Framework
- Thymeleaf
- REST APIs
- JSON
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript
- AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
- GitLab repositories
- GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Terraform
- IntelliJ IDEA
- AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code
Ideal Candidate:
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. Experience with AWS, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, and AI-assisted coding tools is highly valued.
Engagement Type:
This is a contractor position. The contractor will work with our development team to deliver application enhancements, new features, integrations, and platform improvements.