Java Full Stack Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Axian is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Engineer for a 3+ month contract to design, build, and modernize enterprise-grade applications and cloud platforms for our clients.

This role combines deep hands-on software engineering expertise with architectural thinking. You will participate in development efforts across backend services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern single-page application (SPA) frontends.

A key focus of this role is building scalable, maintainable, production-grade software systems using modern Java technologies and cloud-native engineering practices.

You will work closely with architects, project managers, analysts, and client stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality solutions that support critical business operations and digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and adapting quickly in fast-moving client environments.

• Design and develop modern enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architectures.
• Build scalable REST APIs, backend services, and distributed application components.
• Develop and maintain modern SPA frontends using Vue.js, Type Script, HTML, and CSS.
• Design and implement multi-tiered business applications and microservices architectures.
• Integrate enterprise systems, third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Develop secure, reliable, and maintainable software using modern engineering best practices.
• Create automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to support high-quality software delivery.
• Participate in Agile/SCRUM development teams and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technical design discussions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and support Dev Ops automation practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and operational observability.
• Contribute to cloud architecture decisions and application modernization strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices across client engagements.
• Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Effectively manage multiple work streams and shifting priorities across client engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering or information technology
• 4+ years of hands-on Java development experience
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and enterprise Java application development
• Strong experience building enterprise-level multi-tiered business applications
• Strong experience building REST APIs and backend service architectures
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture patterns
• Strong experience developing modern SPA applications using Vue.js
• Strong JavaScript and/or Type Script development experience
• Strong proficiency with HTML5 and modern CSS
• Strong experience designing and developing applications backed by relational databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms
• Advanced SQL development skills, including query optimization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Strong experience with modern Java ORM and persistence technologies, including Hibernate, JPA, Spring Data JPA, or similar frameworks
• Experience designing logical and physical data models for enterprise business applications
• Understanding of transactional systems, concurrency, and data integrity patterns in distributed applications
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience implementing automated testing and test-driven development practices
• Strong understanding of HTTP, REST, authentication, and web application architecture
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows
• Experience participating in Agile/SCRUM software development environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to estimate engineering…