Java Engineer

Stellent IT LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Stellent IT LLC in Wilmington, DE is seeking a hands-on Lead Java Engineer to drive multiple projects from design to production. You will collaborate with product, TPM, and management teams to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready code and guide junior engineers.

The role emphasizes strong Java/Spring Boot expertise, AWS cloud deployment, and pragmatic system design, with a focus on security, coding standards, and the ability to mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Must have strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot experience.
• AWS cloud deployment and production-grade delivery essential.
• Excellent system design, architecture, and security awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation across multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance and code reviews for junior/mid engineers.
• Communicate decisions clearly and mentor teams on best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

System design

Production delivery

Technical leadership

Code reviews

Security awareness

Infrastructure exposure

Communication

Job description

Job Title:

Java Engineer
Location: Wilmington, Delaware, and Columbus, OH
Experience: 8 12 Years
Employment Type: 6 Months Right to Hire (RTH) W2
Interview Process: 2 Zoom interviews (screen sharing, coding, and system design review)

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on Lead Engineer position supporting multiple projects. The engineer will collaborate with business, product, Technical Program Management (TPM), and project management teams to understand business requirements, design practical solutions, develop production-ready code, and deliver scalable applications.The role also involves providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, conducting code reviews, setting technical direction, and leveraging AI to automate Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid AWS experience, including application deployment.
• Strong practical system design and architecture skills.
• Hands-on coding experience and production delivery.
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities, poor coding practices, and code that should not be released to production.
• Some exposure to infrastructure.
• Strong communication and technical articulation skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• AWS ECS Fargate and AWS Lambda.
• DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• PostgreSQL.
• Confluent Kafka.
• Serverless technologies and infrastructure development.
• AWS Associate-level certification or higher.
• Experience using AI to automate SDLC activities.

Interview Focus Areas:

• Practical system design and architecture discussions.
• Java and Spring Boot technical expertise.
• AWS application deployment and cloud experience.
• Hands-on coding and production readiness.
• Code reviews, security, and coding standards.
• Technical leadership and mentoring.
• Communication and explanation of technical decisions.

Important Notes:

• Candidates should be hands-on engineers with strong backend development and technical leadership experience. Infrastructure-only profiles will not be suitable.
• Candidates should be comfortable with live coding, screen sharing, and system design discussions.

Kindly prioritize qualified candidates who meet the core technical requirements.