Full Stack AWS Developer

CRG; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG is seeking a Full Stack Developer for a Fortune 500 client headquartered in Charlotte, NC. The role combines backend in Java/Spring Boot with modern frontend (Angular) and cloud-native AWS development, across a hybrid on-site/remote schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote).

You'll design, build, and scale microservices, implement CI/CD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This 6-month contract-to-hire position offers strong benefits and opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Proven experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
• Build robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Develop and deploy serverless and cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Write high-quality, testable code with unit and integration test coverage.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and technical solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API design

Angular

AWS

CI/CD

Serverless

Hibernate/JPA

JUnit

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

GitHub

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire

Pay: $55+/hr

Job Description

Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, combined with modern frontend and cloud development experience. This role requires hands-on development across the stack, building scalable, cloud-native applications and microservices on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern frameworks
• Build robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Develop and integrate RESTful, GraphQL, or OData APIs
• Build responsive UI components using Angular (or similar frameworks)
• Develop and deploy serverless and cloud-native applications on AWS
• Write high-quality, testable code with strong unit and integration test coverage
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and technical solutions
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability and performance
• Follow and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices

Required Skills

• Backend (Core Focus): Strong hands-on experience in Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot; deep understanding of Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security; microservices architecture and REST API design; Hibernate/JPA and transaction management; experience building scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Full Stack / API Development: Experience building RESTful, GraphQL, or OData APIs; strong understanding of API design, versioning, and security.
• Cloud & Serverless: Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora RDS, CloudWatch); experience building serverless applications.
• Programming & Runtime: Experience with Node.js; exposure to Python (nice to have).
• Databases: Strong experience with relational databases (Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB).
• Messaging & Streaming (Nice to Have): Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or similar platforms.
• Testing: JUnit (unit testing), JMeter (performance testing).
• DevOps & Engineering Practices: CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Azure DevOps); Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK preferred or CloudFormation); familiarity with SonarQube, security scans, quality gates; source control best practices.
• Monitoring & Support: Experience with Dynatrace or similar tools; ability to support production and non-production environments; strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-stack development experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and microservices
• Strong understanding of application architecture and integration patterns.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ownership and independence
• Deep technical problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration with architects and cross-functional teams
• Ability to design, build, and scale systems end-to-end.

Nice to Have

• AWS certifications; event-driven architecture experience; familiarity with AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, Kiro).