Full Stack Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking a Java Full Stack Engineer in Jersey City, NJ. This role involves developing cloud-native REST APIs, building complex systems, and ensuring a secure software development lifecycle. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in Java development and proficiency with Agile methodologies. The position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on modern development practices and tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cloud-native REST API development with Java.
• Hands-on experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka.
• Proficient in Python scripting and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native REST APIs.
• Develop event-driven applications using messaging platforms.
• Collaborate within Agile frameworks and leverage CI/CD tools.

Skills

Java development

REST APIs

Cloud-native development

Event-driven applications

SQL query writing

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Python scripting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Maven

Spring Boot

OpenAPI

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Jenkins

AWS

Datadog

Git

Job description

The Java Full Stack Engineer is responsible for developing cloud-native REST APIs and building complex, scalable web-based systems.

This hands-on role emphasizes secure software development lifecycle ownership, leveraging event-driven design, DevOps CI/CD practices, and modern testing frameworks within Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native REST APIs using Java, Maven, Spring Boot, and OpenAPI standards.
• Develop event-driven applications integrating messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Write efficient SQL queries and support database operations primarily with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Own and contribute to the secure SDLC using DevOps tools like Jenkins and embrace testing methodologies including TDD and BDD with tools like RESTAssured and Cucumber.
• Utilize service virtualization tools such as Wiremock to accelerate delivery and feature testing cycles.
• Collaborate within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and leverage CI/CD tools (Jenkins, uDeploy, Git) for continuous delivery.
• Deploy and manage applications in AWS environments using Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Monitor application health and performance using observability tools like Datadog and Splunk.
• Apply distributed design patterns and critical thinking to design and develop end-to-end solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud-native REST API development with Java, Maven, Spring Boot, and OpenAPI.
• Hands‑on experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Proficient in Python scripting, Kafka Streams, and DevOps CI/CD with Jenkins.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC, TDD, BDD, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with database technologies, particularly Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Practical experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and independent working skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills ability to document business and system requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or EC2 databases.
• Knowledge of Hibernate ORM.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Familiarity with source control systems, preferably GitHub.
• Exposure to financial services domains is a plus.