About this role
Lead Java Full Stack Cloud Engineer
Woodlawn, Maryland
Position Overview
Are client is seeking a Lead Java Full Stack Cloud Engineer with
strong experience designing, developing, and leading enterprise-
scale full-stack applications. The successful candidate will have
extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular,
React, RESTful services, microservices, AWS, PostgreSQL, OpenShift,
Docker, CI/CD, and modern software development practices.
This role will provide technical leadership across application
architecture, development, integration, performance, security,
deployment, code quality, and developer mentoring.
This role is expected to be onsite 5 days a week.
Interview: In-person interview required
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for the design, development,
integration, testing, and deployment of enterprise
applications.
Design and develop scalable, high-throughput, low-
latency applications using Java and Java/JEE
technologies.
Develop backend services and microservices using Java
and Spring Boot.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and service-oriented
application components.
Develop modern web applications using Angular, React,
TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX, and
jQuery.
Develop responsive single-page applications and ensure
compatibility with enterprise web standards.
Design and implement application architectures
supporting scalability, performance, security, and
maintainability.
Develop applications using Spring Boot, Spring Batch,
and JSR 352.
Develop and maintain REST and SOAP integrations using
XML, JSON, JAX-WS, AXIS, Jersey, CXF, and related
technologies.
Implement secure APIs and application integrations using
OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
Work with AWS, PostgreSQL, Red Hat OpenShift, and
Docker-based environments.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated
software delivery processes.
Work with Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Nexus, Maven,
SonarQube, Fortify, and UrbanCode Deploy.
Develop and maintain batch-processing solutions using
Spring Batch and JSR 352.
Support enterprise batch scheduling and processing using
Control-M.
Design and optimize database interactions using
PostgreSQL, DB2, JPA, and Hibernate.
Work with application servers and enterprise technologies
including Tomcat and WebSphere.
Develop automated unit and integration tests using JUnit,
Mockito, and PowerMock.
Apply Test-Driven Development and Behavior-Driven
Development practices where appropriate.
Develop automated acceptance tests using Cucumber
and Gherkin.
Troubleshoot application performance, scalability,
integration, and production issues.
Identify and remediate application security vulnerabilities.
Perform application and database performance tuning.
Develop architecture diagrams, technical specifications,
and system design documentation.
Use Visio, Confluence, UML, and applicable IT governance
standards for technical documentation.
Conduct code reviews and establish development
standards and best practices.
Mentor developers and provide technical guidance across
the development team.
Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, testers,
DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders.
Support production deployments, release activities, and
application maintenance.
Ensure applications comply with applicable accessibility
requirements, including Section 508.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience with Java-based
enterprise application development.
Strong hands-on experience with Java/JEE and Spring
Boot.
Extensive experience with Angular and React.
Experience serving as a Technical Lead or technical lead-
level developer.
Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
and microservices.
Experience developing high-throughput and low-latency
enterprise applications.
Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS,
XML, AJAX, and jQuery.
Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-based
application development.
Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database
technologies.
Experience with Docker and Red Hat OpenShift.
Experience with CI/CD tools and enterprise development
pipelines.
Experience with Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jira,
Nexus, SonarQube, Fortify, and/or UrbanCode Deploy.
Experience with Spring Batch and enterprise batch
processing.
Experience with OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
Experience with JPA/Hibernate.
Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and automated testing.
Strong understanding of application architecture, security,
performance, and scalability.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven
architecture.
Experience with Kafka producers, consumers, topics,
partitions, consumer groups, Kafka Connect, and Kafka
Streams.
Experience with AI technologies and modern application
development practices.
Strong understanding of Section 508 and accessible
application development.
Experience developing technical white papers, system
design documents, and architecture documentation.
Experience supporting federal or state government IT
environments.
Experience with ServiceNow, Pega, and/or Microsoft
Power Platform.
Experience mentoring development teams in large
enterprise environments.
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