Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $69.00 USD Hourly - $74.00 USD Hourly
Description: Software Engineer - Full-Stack Java (Contract)Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite 3 days/week)
Duration: 24-month contract with potential for conversion
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled
Full-Stack Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications. In this role, you will engineer scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and Kubernetes/OpenShift. You will work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and contribute to architectural and technical direction across multiple projects.
This assignment requires strong technical leadership, the ability to navigate complex engineering challenges, and a proactive, self-directed work style.
What You'll Do- Lead end-to-end development of scalable and secure applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Architect and build modern, intuitive UI components using React.js and modern front-end tooling.
- Design, deploy, and operate microservices on Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP), including Helm charts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated release processes.
- Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and deliver roadmap commitments.
- Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews, automated testing, and best-practice development patterns.
- Diagnose and resolve complex production issues, ensuring system reliability, performance, and availability.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical excellence and a culture of learning.
- Continuously improve architecture, DevSecOps pipelines, developer tooling, and automation strategies.
Minimum Qualifications- 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including:
- Java, Spring Boot, microservices
- React.js, ES6+, TypeScript (preferred)
- Strong experience deploying apps to Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift (OCP).
- Expertise with cloud-native technologies: Docker, service mesh, API gateways.
- Experience designing and building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Tekton, ArgoCD, etc.).
- Deep understanding of REST APIs, event-driven systems, and messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Proven ability to lead engineering decisions and guide teams.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with OpenShift operators, routes, templates, or S2I.
- Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, SSO, SAST/DAST.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Cypress).
- Background in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Work Expectations- Ability to proactively drive solutions with minimal direction.
- Strong communication skills and positive energy during interviews and team interactions.
- Ability to support occasional off-hours deployments (evenings/weekends/holidays), approximately 1-2 times per quarter.
- Comfortable moving between multiple initiatives, including customer background screening platforms and automation-focused workstreams.
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