Java Full Stack Developer - F2F Interview - Don't send profiles without "state clients" exp - Locals Only - No Relocation

Role: Java Full Stack Spring Boot, React, Kafka/RabbitMQ - Don't send non Local Profiles 

Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Job Summary:

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and modernization of two mission-critical judicial applications. The ideal candidate will have full-stack capabilities with an emphasis on Java/Spring Boot microservices, event-driven architecture, front-end development with React, and deployment to Kubernetes environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, event-driven Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
• Work with RabbitMQ or Kafka for message queuing and event streaming.
• Deploy applications into Kubernetes clusters and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Write and maintain unit tests (minimum 85% code coverage).
• Conduct peer code reviews and collaborate closely with QA and DevOps teams.
• Document system architecture, design decisions, and sequence diagrams for major use cases.
• Participate in system testing and debugging activities.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers on requirements and deliverables.
• Provide weekly status reports, timesheets, and project updates.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in Java and Spring Boot.
• 3+ years of experience building UI with React (or Angular with willingness to learn React).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven design.
• Experience working with either RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Hands-on experience deploying to Kubernetes and working with container orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools.

Preferred Skills:

• ElasticSearch experience.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns.
• Government or public sector project experience (especially judiciary or court systems).
• Experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in creating architecture documents, UML diagrams, and technical specifications.

Work Arrangement:

• Initial 6 months: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• After satisfactory performance: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote (subject to approval)
• Must be able to report onsite within 24 hours if requested
• Remote work must be performed within the U.S. only

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