Full Stack Engineer

Photon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a backend-focused software engineer to lead design and implementation of new modules using Java and Spring Boot, delivering high performance and reliability.

You will collaborate on full-stack integration with Vue.js, build RESTful APIs, implement unit tests with JUnit/Mockito, and deploy containerized apps on AWS EKS and Lambda, while maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines. This role offers growth opportunities across Digital Modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Java/Spring Boot backends.
• Experience integrating Vue.js front-ends with server-side logic.
• Strong unit testing with JUnit/Mockito; TDD familiarity.
• Hands-on AWS (EKS) and Lambda for cloud-native deployments.
• Solid CI/CD knowledge with common tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Git proficiency and PR workflow best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate on the integration of Vue.js front-end with server-side logic, maintaining seamless data flow across the stack.
• Write comprehensive automated unit tests with JUnit/Mockito to ensure reliability and quality.
• Manage and deploy containerized applications in AWS EKS and develop serverless logic with AWS Lambda.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs for internal/external services.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Vue.js

JUnit/Mockito

AWS

EKS

Lambda

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Git

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. Our current focus and innovation in Digital Hyper expansion TM offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth. For a brief 1-minute video about us, you can check out https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

What are we looking for?

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• Full-Stack Integration: Collaborate on the integration of user-facing elements developed in Vue.js with server-side logic, maintaining a seamless flow of data across the stack.
• Unit Testing & Quality: Write comprehensive, automated unit tests (using JUnit/Mockito) for every feature to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and a high level of test coverage.
• Cloud-Native Deployment: Manage and deploy containerized applications within AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and develop serverless logic using AWS Lambda.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a robust and rapid release cycle.
• API Design: Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for various internal and external service integrations.

Required Technical Skills

• Backend: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, including EKS for orchestration and Lambda for serverless computing.
• DevOps: Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Testing: Expertise in writing unit tests and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Version Control: Expert knowledge of Git for branching, merging, and pull request workflows.