Java Full Stack Developer

Axelon Services Corporation; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation is seeking an experienced Java full-stack lead to guide a team of developers in designing, building, and deploying high-quality software solutions. The role emphasizes technical leadership, architecture adherence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will drive project execution using SAFe, implement DevOps practices, and ensure code quality and timely delivery while mentoring mid-level engineers and analysts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Java full-stack development or apps development/analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring (Boot, MVC, Cloud), RESTful APIs and modern front-end technologies (React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with SAFe and JIRA; SME in at least one area of Applications Development with a focus on Java full-stack.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of Java full-stack developers.
• Develop robust and scalable applications using Java, Spring, RESTful APIs and modern front-end tech.
• Partner with management to define system enhancements and deploy new products and process improvements.
• Manage projects with SAFe and JIRA, ensuring timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Enforce coding standards, review code, and promote DevOps practices including CI/CD and automated testing.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Front-end technologies

Leadership

Project management

Communication

DevOps

SAFe

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GitHub

Docker

OpenShift

Hibernate/JPA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java full-stack developers. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions.
• Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud), RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) to develop robust and scalable applications.
• System Analysis and Design: Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business processes and system processes to recommend innovative solutions.
• Project Management: Manage and implement successful projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) using JIRA) to drive project execution.
• Code Quality and Standards: Ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, infrastructure engineers, and business analysts, to deliver integrated solutions. Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary and providing guidance on technical best practices.
• Risk Management: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets. Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.
• DevOps Practices: Implement and promote DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize Openshift for container orchestration, ensuring applications are scalable, resilient, and easily deployed.
• Version Control: Manage source code using GitHub, following established branching strategies and code review processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role with a focus on Java full-stack development.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications using Java technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud), RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with SQL Server database technologies and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and JIRA.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development with a focus on Java full-stack technologies.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Openshift).
• Proficiency in using GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.