Full Stack Java Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer Work Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid - Tue, Wed, and Thurs Required) Duration: 6 Months Contract Experience: 8 Years
Job Description:

About the Job
In this role, you'll play a key part in architecting and developing high-performance, scalable web applications across both front-end and back-end systems.
Key Accountabilities
Architect, design, and develop scalable and performant full-stack web applications, leading the development of both front-end (React/Next.js) and back-end (Java/Node.js) components.

• Back-End Development (Java): Build and optimize Java-based back-end systems, including microservices, APIs, and databases. Ensure systems are scalable, performant, and maintainable.
• Front-End Development (React/Next.js): Develop dynamic, responsive, and interactive user interfaces using React/Next.js, focusing on writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Node.js Services: Design and implement efficient, event-driven, and scalable services using Node.js, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Code Reviews & Best Practices: Participate in peer code reviews and ensure best practices for software development, including testing and deployment.
• Performance Optimization: Focus on optimizing performance, including database queries, and addressing scaling issues to handle increasing load and traffic efficiently.
• Agile Methodology: Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering practices.
  What You ll Bring | Skills & Experience
  
• Bachelor s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years total related experience.
• Java: 8 years of experience building scalable, enterprise-level back-end systems using Java (e.g., Spring Boot).
• React/Next.js: 4 years of experience with React/Next.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context), hooks, component-based architecture, and responsive design.
• Node.js: 4 years of experience developing server-side applications with Node.js, including experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Databases: Hands-on experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and transactions.
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• API Design: Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, working with third-party APIs, and ensuring secure and efficient data flow across services.
• Unit Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mocha, PyTest) and a strong focus on test-driven development (TDD) for both back-end and front-end code.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git, including branching, pull requests, and managing large codebases.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Problem-Solving & Leadership: Strong analytical skills with a passion for solving technical problems.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

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