Java FullStack Developer

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Greetings from Modern Agile Technologies.

Job Title:  Full Stack Lead (Java Micro services + Google Cloud Platform+Vue.js)

Location:  Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Type:         Contract (W2 Contract)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Lead with strong expertise in back-end (Java, Spring Boot, Micro services), and cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) front-end (Vue.js Optional) . This role requires a highly skilled professional who can lead end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.

Key Responsibilities

·        Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of scalable full-stack applications.

·        Design and build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

·        Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).

·        Leverage Google Cloud Platform services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery for scalable solutions.

·        Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

·        Present high-level and low-level design approaches before development begins.

·        Contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and engineering roadmaps.

·        Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across front-end and back-end systems.

·        Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues.

·        Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.

·        Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality.

·        Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues.

·        Drive CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and deployment processes.

·        Work in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.

·        Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers across full-stack development.

·        Document “as-is” and “to-be” processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

·        8–10+ years of experience in software development with strong full-stack expertise.

·        Proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions.

Back-End Expertise

·        Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

·        Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems.

·        Expertise in RESTful APIs, API gateway patterns, and event-driven architecture.

·        Strong knowledge of database design, querying, and integrations.

Google Cloud Platform & Cloud Expertise (Mandatory)

·        Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services such as:

·        Cloud Run, GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)

·        Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery

·        Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications.

·        Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization.

·        Familiarity with IAM, networking, and security best practices in Google Cloud Platform.

Front-End Expertise(Optional)

·        Strong experience with Vue.js (Vue 2/3), Vuex/Pinia, and Vue Router.

·        Deep understanding of component lifecycle, reactive programming, and state management.

·        Experience with front-end testing tools such as Jest, Vue Test Utils, and Cypress.

·        Ability to build responsive, high-performance, and user-friendly interfaces.

DevOps & Tools

·        Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

·        Strong exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.

·        Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sentry, Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring).

Engineering Practices

·        Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

·        Experience in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems.

·        Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.

Nice to Have

·        Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to Google Cloud Platform.

·        Knowledge of other front-end frameworks (React or Angular).

·        Understanding of accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility.

·        Experience with CDNs and web performance optimization techniques.

·        Familiarity with real-time analytics and observability tools.

·        Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.