Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Data Staff, Inc. is seeking a Lead Full Stack Java Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC

* This position is hybrid

Job Description:

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer will lead the enhancement effort to build a user-friendly web-based platform. This role requires expertise in full-stack development, architecture design, and Agile collaboration. The Lead Developer will focus on improving efficiency and leveraging AI-powered development practices to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Creating RESTful APIs, integrating external systems via SOAP/REST web services and messaging platforms, and using AI tools to accelerate development—including code generation, code transformation, automated unit test creation, security vulnerability detection, and intelligent suggestions within IDEs.
• Conducting unit and automated testing, supporting data migration to relational databases (DB2, Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle), and contributing to CI/CD pipeline development.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Expertise in relational databases, writing SQL queries and stored procedures, and familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Selenium) is essential.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices including Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions), and build tools (Maven/Gradle) is required.
• Secure coding practices and strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are critical for success.
• Experience with agentic AI integration in the development lifecycle—such as code generation, code transformation (COBOL to Java), test script generation, unit testing, security scanning, and use of AI-assisted IDE is highly desired.
• Additional expertise in applying agentic AI for tasks like intelligent code refactoring, and automated documentation will be a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with message queues (JMS, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kafka), data migration strategies, and performance tuning will be a strong plus.

Required Skills:

• 10 Years - Experience with Backend (Java 8+ or higher, Spring Framework, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate/REST)
• 4 Years
  
  - Experience with Databases development (DB2, Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL or other databases, Writing SQL, Stored Procs)
• 4 Years - Experience with Integration with external systems using web services and messaging platforms
• 3 Years - Experience with Dev Ops/CI/CD (Git, CI/CD (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions), Maven/Gradle or similar tools and technologies)
• 4 Years - Experience with Agile & Collaboration

Highly Desired Skill:

• 1 Year - Experience with Mainframe System Modernization
• 1 Year - Experience with AI in Development
• 1 Year - Experience with Data Migration
• 1 Year - Experience with React, Angular and similar UI framework

This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. Data Staff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.