Full-stack JAVA Developer [W-2 ONLY] [ON-SITE] [Hands-On Role] [MUST ON ON OUR PAYROLL]

DataEdge Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DataEdge Consulting is seeking a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer for an on-site role in Charlotte. You will design, build, and scale cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.

The position emphasizes hands-on development across the stack, API design, and CI/CD delivery in an AWS environment. You should have strong backend expertise, experience with microservices, and a track record of delivering robust, high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Strong backend with Java/Spring Boot and microservices.
• Experience with Angular and cloud-native applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
• Build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Develop and deploy APIs (REST/GraphQL/OData).
• Create responsive UI with Angular or similar frameworks.
• Implement serverless solutions on AWS and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Full-Stack/API

Cloud & AWS

Node.js / Python

Databases (Aurora/MySQL/PostgreSQL, No

Kafka / Kinesis

Testing (JUnit/JMeter)

CI/CD & IaC

Monitoring (Dynatrace)

REST/GraphQL/OData

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS

Tools

Angular

AWS

Job description

[W-2 ONLY] [MUST ON ON OUR PAYROLL] [NO EXCEPTIONS]

[Hands-On Role]

[ON-SITE IS MUST]

[IMMEDIATE GC SPOSORSHIP] [PREVAILING WAGE READY]

Full-stack JAVA Developer

About our Customer & Role:

Our direct customer, a global Fortune 500 company & a leader in the Food Services industry is looking for a “Senior JAVA Full Stack Developer" with strong backend expertise in JAVA, SPRING FRAMEWORK, 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.
• 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.
• 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).