Full Stack Engineer

Kellton; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellton is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack AWS Developer for a remote-engagement with hybrid work in Charlotte, NC. The role combines backend Java/Spring Boot with frontend Angular and AWS cloud-native development across the stack in a hands-on capacity.

Responsibilities include building scalable microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, serverless AWS apps, and maintaining code quality with CI/CD, testing, and best practices. 8+ years of experience and a CS-related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
• Build 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).
• Develop and deploy serverless and cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Write high-quality, testable code with unit and integration tests.
• 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.

Skills

Backend: Java & Spring Boot

Full Stack API Development

Cloud & Serverless AWS

Node.js

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

CI/CD & Testing

Software Architecture & Microservices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related

Tools

Angular

AWS

GitHub

Jenkins

CloudFormation/AWS CDK

Terraform/IAAS

GraphQL/REST APIs

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Visual Designer to join our team for an exciting Remote engagement. Below are more details on it. Please do let me know if you/your friends would be interested/available.

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Job Title: Sr. Full Stack AWS Developer

Work Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-hire

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior 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.

Key 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.
• 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.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, Kiro).