Java Fullstack developer

Ascendion; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long‑term disability insurance

Short‑term disability insurance

5 personal days per year

10–15 days paid vacation

6 holidays + 1 floating holiday

Ascendion Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Java Full Stack Developer in Tampa, FL to design, build, and maintain scalable full‑stack applications using Java and Spring Boot. You will implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud‑based solutions on AWS, with Terraform for IaC and Kafka for event‑driven patterns.

The role requires 12+ years IT experience, strong Spring and Kafka skills, and hands‑on AWS expertise. This is a full‑time position in a dynamic, AI‑driven digital engineering environment offering

Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka.
• Strong AWS cloud experience, including S3, ECS, and EKS.
• Practical knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code concepts.
• Experience contributing to technical architecture and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices‑based solutions.
• Work with event‑driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
• Design and implement cloud‑based solutions using AWS services, including S3, ECS, and EKS.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and application issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

AWS

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title

Java Full Stack Developer

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, and infrastructure automation, along with the ability to contribute to technical design and architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java and Spring Boot.

Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.

Work with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka.

Design and implement cloud-based solutions using AWS services, including S3, ECS, and EKS.

Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution planning.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and application issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of overall IT experience.

Extensive experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Hands‑on experience with Kafka.

Strong AWS cloud experience, including S3, ECS, and EKS.

Practical knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code concepts.

Ability to address infrastructure and deployment challenges in cloud environments.

Experience contributing to technical architecture and design decisions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in enterprise-scale, cloud-native environments.

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Location

Tampa, FL 33610

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$110,000 – 120,000 annually]/[$60.00 - 65.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long‑term disability insurance]
• [short‑term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.