Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java, React/Node.js, AWS)

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java, React/Node.js, AWS)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Experience: 7-12 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Java Developer with expertise in Java, React.js/Node.js, AWS Cloud, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will contribute across the full technology stack, building scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, event-driven services, and responsive user experiences.

This role requires hands-on experience in backend development, frontend development, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and distributed systems while collaborating closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams.

Required Skills

Backend Development

• Strong expertise in:
  • Java 11/17+
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • REST APIs
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Asynchronous Processing
• Experience with:
  • Node.js
  • Service Integrations
  • Messaging Systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS)

Frontend Development

• Strong experience with:
  • React.js
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Responsive UI Development
• Understanding of:
  • Accessibility Standards
  • User Experience Design Principles

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS Cloud
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Experience with:
  • Cloud Databases
  • Automated Deployments
  • Monitoring & Observability

Data & System Design

• Strong understanding of:
  • Data Modeling
  • Database Design
  • Query Optimization
  • Indexing Strategies
  • Distributed Systems
  • Service-Oriented Architecture

Engineering Practices

• Code Reviews
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Secure Coding Practices
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Git Version Control

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, React.js, and Node.js
• Build scalable backend services, APIs, and event-driven workflows
• Develop responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces
• Design and implement cloud-native applications on AWS
• Contribute to architecture discussions and platform design decisions
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, designers, and engineering teams
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Implement monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting solutions
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and software quality
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Kafka
  • GraphQL
  • Elasticsearch
  • NoSQL Databases
• Exposure to:
  • AI-assisted Development Tools
  • Cloud-Native Design Patterns
  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Experience building large-scale enterprise platforms