Java Full Stack Developer

Globant; Chicago (IL, OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Globant is seeking a Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise apps across backend and React-based UIs. The role emphasizes Spring Boot, microservices, Camunda workflows, and cloud-native delivery with AI-enabled development practices.

Candidates should bring strong Java, Spring, REST, React, Camunda, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes expertise, plus the ability to work on-site in Columbus, OH with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Front-end development with React JS.
• Camunda workflow development and process orchestration.
• Experience leveraging AI across the SDLC using tools like Copilot or similar.
• AWS services including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and EKS.
• Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Strong understanding of secure API design, performance, and testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• On-site availability five days per week at the client location in Columbus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java applications and services.
• Build full‑stack solutions with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and React JS.
• Develop business workflows using Camunda and integrate with back-end services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Develop secure, scalable, high‑performing backend services and APIs.
• Create responsive front‑end interfaces with React JS and connect to back‑end APIs.
• Perform unit/integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards.
• Apply AI-enabled capabilities across development tasks and tooling.
• Deploy and operate applications on AWS; containerize with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

React JS

Camunda workflow

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

AI in SDLC

Tools

Camunda

AWS services

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Java Full Stack Developer

Location: Columbus, OH — On-site at 180 East Broad Street, 13th & 14th Floors
Employment type: Full time

About the role

Globant is seeking a Java Full Stack Developer to support a strategic client engagement. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications, working across both backend services and modern React-based user interfaces.

The ideal candidate combines strong Java and Spring Boot expertise with hands‑on React JS development, Camunda workflow implementation, cloud‑native delivery, and practical experience leveraging AI throughout the software development lifecycle.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Build and enhance full‑stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and React JS.
• Develop and maintain business workflows using Camunda, including workflow design, process orchestration, task management, and integration with backend services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications, solution designs, and deliverable user stories.
• Develop secure, scalable, and high‑performance backend services and APIs.
• Build responsive, user‑friendly front‑end interfaces using React JS and integrate them with backend services.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure application functionality, reliability, performance, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, enforce engineering standards, and maintain high‑quality production code.
• Leverage AI tools and Generative AI capabilities throughout the SDLC, including code generation, unit‑test creation, documentation, code review support, refactoring, and troubleshooting.
• Explore and implement AI‑enabled technical capabilities where appropriate to improve development efficiency and product functionality.
• Deploy and operate applications using AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and EKS.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, business, and client stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging Java technologies, frameworks, cloud services, and AI‑assisted development practices, recommending improvements to enhance delivery quality and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Strong professional experience as a Java Full Stack Developer.
• Hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Strong experience developing front‑end applications using React JS.
• Hands‑on experience with Camunda workflow development and business‑process orchestration.
• Experience leveraging AI throughout the SDLC, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar AI‑assisted development tools.
• Experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and EKS.
• Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of databases, server‑side development, application performance, and secure API design.
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and maintaining production‑quality code.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work on‑site five days per week from the client’s Columbus office at 180 East Broad Street.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in financial services, banking, payments, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar delivery tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery practices, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience with Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and secure enterprise application development.
• Experience with Kafka, event‑driven architecture, or asynchronous messaging.
• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar databases.
• Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications, such as RAG, prompt engineering, model APIs, or agentic workflows.
• Relevant Java, AWS, Kubernetes, or cloud certifications are a plus.