Java developer with React

The Judge Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Java Developer to join their modernization initiative in Charlotte, NC. This role will involve designing scalable microservices and modernizing legacy systems while collaborating with engineers and design teams. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java and experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and Kubernetes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology transformation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java (core and enterprise).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Kafka or MQ messaging systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub.
• Exposure to containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments.
• Ability to collaborate with design teams and implement React components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Implement messaging solutions with Kafka or MQ.
• Work with MongoDB for data persistence.
• Collaborate with design teams to build accessible, ADA-compliant React components.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and containerization tools.
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Partner with engineers and product teams to evaluate technology solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Kafka or MQ

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub

Kubernetes

React

Problem-solving

Tools

MongoDB

OpenShift

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our modernization initiative at the ground floor. You will play a key role in building scalable microservices, modernizing legacy systems, and contributing to a new user experience layer in React. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide technology transformation while working with principal engineers and design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java (core and enterprise).
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Kafka or MQ messaging systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub.
• Exposure to containers, Kubernetes, and cloud‑native deployments.
• Ability to collaborate with design teams and implement React components.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Implement messaging solutions with Kafka or MQ.
• Work with MongoDB for data persistence.
• Collaborate with design teams to build accessible, ADA‑compliant React components and user interfaces.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and containerization tools.
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Partner with engineers and product teams to evaluate technology solutions and drive discussions.
• Document and maintain scalable UI themes and reusable components in GitHub repositories.
• Support modernization of enterprise default management systems (collections, bankruptcy recovery, financial distress).