Sr Java Developer | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Sr Java Developer - Full Stack (Backend-Focused) - Hybrid Onsite Location: Jersey City, NJ or Coppell, TX Job Type: Contract to Hire (Full-Time Conversion Potential) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Onsite (3 days/week required) Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot - Build and enhance RESTful APIs and apply microservices principles (service boundaries, configuration, logging) - Contribute to solutions leveraging messaging technologies (Kafka, JMS) - Implement structured logging and robust error handling in backend systems - Develop and integrate UI components using React and Angular - Connect frontend applications to backend APIs, ensuring seamless data flow - Write and optimize SQL queries, understand relational database fundamentals (tables, indexes, keys) - Use modern IDEs (IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse) and Git for version control - Create and maintain unit tests (JUnit, Jest) and support CI/CD pipelines - Adhere to engineering standards, security, and compliance protocols - Collaborate within Agile teams, taking ownership of stories and delivering on sprint commitments Required Skills and Experience - 5-8 years of full-stack application development with a backend emphasis - Strong fundamentals in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development - Experience with React (latest version) and Angular for UI development - Proficiency in SQL (SELECT, JOINs, GROUP BY, ORDER BY) and relational database concepts - Familiarity with IDEs (IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse) and Git workflows - Understanding of basic microservices, messaging (Kafka/JMS), and CI/CD processes - Ability to work onsite in Jersey City, NJ or Coppell, TX 3 days/week (hybrid model) - Must be eligible to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship Preferred Skills - Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) - Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), containers (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift) - Practical experience in Agile methodologies and strong problem-solving skills Benefits - Opportunity for full-time conversion after 6-12 months (contract-to-hire) - Work alongside a talented engineering team and gain exposure to enterprise best practices - Grow your skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment - Hybrid work model for work-life balance and team collaboration How to Apply Ready to advance your full stack career? Submit your resume now! Candidates must be able to interview in person (face-to-face) and showcase real project work via live coding or IDE walkthrough. Only those authorized to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered.