Java Developer - Cloud-Native, AWS, Kafka & AI

The Java Developer will design, develop, and support enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on cloud-native development, event-driven architecture, APIs, and modern software engineering practices. The role will work with AWS, Kafka, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD technologies while contributing to AI-assisted or agentic software development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and Spring Boot.

• Build and integrate cloud-native solutions using AWS services.

• Develop event-driven applications and integrations using Kafka.

• Design, develop, and consume REST APIs.

• Work with MongoDB for application data storage and management.

• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Build and maintain Gradle-based projects and CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop and execute automated unit and integration tests using JUnit or Spock.

• Apply AI-assisted and agentic software development practices where appropriate.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional software development experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from an accredited U.S. university.

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.

• Extensive experience with AWS.

• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture.

• Experience with MongoDB.

• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Gradle and CI/CD practices.

• Experience with JUnit or Spock.

• Experience with AI-assisted or agentic software development.