Full Stack Java Developer (CLT)

Matlen Silver; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver seeks a Java Developer for a 12-18 month contract in Charlotte, NC. Hybrid role with three days onsite per week. Local candidates only; onsite interview required.

Rate is $60-65/hour W2. The candidate will design, develop, and support scalable backend systems using Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices. Expect work with SQL/Oracle and NoSQL, Kafka, and CI/CD (Jenkins); Kubernetes/OpenShift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java 11/17+
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs and microservices
• Experience designing, developing and supporting scalable backend systems
• Strong understanding of SQL/Oracle and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift, containers, and CI/CD (Jenkins)
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, optimize and resolve production issues
• Proven ability to take technical ownership and drive projects end-to-end
• Comfortable using AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
• Strong communication and ability to lead technical discussions
• Banking experience not required; open to any industry

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java 11/17+
• Design and implement scalable microservices and REST APIs
• Collaborate with teams to own features from design to deployment
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance
• Work with SQL/Oracle and NoSQL databases
• Leverage Kafka and event-driven patterns for data flows
• Utilize Kubernetes/OpenShift and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
• Adopt AI coding tools to boost productivity
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Event-driven

CI/CD

Jenkins

Kubernetes

AI coding tools

Communication

Lead discussions

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

OpenShift

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Java Developer

12-18 month contract

Hybrid - Charlotte, NC - 3 days a week onsite

*****Onsite interview REQUIRED*****

*****Local candidates only*****

Rate: $60-65/hour W2

• We cannot sponsor. Not available C2C or 1099
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable backend systems.
• Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and database technologies (SQL/Oracle and NoSQL).
• Experience with Kafka, event-driven architecture, and messaging.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift, containers, and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, optimize, and resolve production issues.
• Proven ability to take technical ownership and drive projects from design through deployment.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions.
• Banking experience is not required; candidates from any industry are welcome.

Nice to Have:

• React, Angular, TypeScript, or JavaScript experience.