Java Developer

Brightly is an experience design (XD) and digital transformation (DX) consultancy focused on turning complex business challenges into elegant, simple software. Brightly is design-led, research-driven, user-focused, and deep on technology. Brightly delivers world-class business software design and product strategy & development expertise to complex custom software projects (including digital products, B2B & B2C e-commerce, SaaS solutions, enterprise web & mobile, as well as proof-of-concept, prototype & innovative applications in AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and more.

Brightly’s clients face unique and complex business issues, therefore we seek team members passionate about their craft with a love for problem-solving, continuous learning, and collaboration. With a geographically diverse team, we work best with self-motivated people with strong communication skills. Brightly offers flexibility in work/life schedule, paid training opportunities, and a growing list of benefits.

We’re seeking a mid-to-senior level Java Developer to join our team on a full-time or contract-to-hire basis
, supporting client engagements based in Michigan.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust back-end systems, working across modern architectures, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

You’ll contribute to the technical design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications, often as part of a full-stack or distributed systems environment.

• Full-time salaried or contract-to-hire
• Fully remote, partially remote, or on-site in our Grand Rapids office depending on applicant’s location and preference
• Brightly has national clients, so some travel may be required

• Four-day work week (optional based on preference)
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave & parental leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Memberships/discounts

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and modern back-end frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, and Dev Ops teams
• Participate in system architecture and technical design decisions
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and distributed team collaboration
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of applications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong expertise in Java (8+) and Spring Boot/Spring ecosystem
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices architectures
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Git Lab CI)
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Exposure to front-end technologies or full-stack development
• Experience in enterprise or consulting environments