Java/Kotlin Full Stack Software Engineer

STG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced developer proficient in Java and Kotlin to design high-performance applications. You will integrate AI capabilities and optimize cloud service performance using AWS. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, strong skills in TypeScript, and familiarity with CI/CD processes. This role involves Agile processes in a collaborative, distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin development with a strong portfolio in Spring Boot and modern JVM features.
• Deep proficiency in TypeScript for type-safe frontend development.
• Solid understanding of relational (Postgres/RDS) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java/Kotlin applications using Spring Boot.
• Integrate AI capabilities into applications using Spring AI or LangChain4j.
• Optimize performance and fault tolerance using AWS services.

Skills

Java/Kotlin development

Spring Boot

TypeScript

OpenTelemetry

Relational and NoSQL databases

Git-based workflows

CI/CD automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Your Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, high-efficiency Java/Kotlin applications using Spring Boot and Virtual Threads (Project Loom) for high-concurrency performance.
• Integrate AI capabilities into applications using frameworks like Spring AI or LangChain4j.
• Optimize application performance and fault tolerance using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and AWS Bedrock for AI workflows.
• Develop and maintain type-safe APIs using GraphQL or tRPC, ensuring seamless integration between modern frontend and backend services.
• Build responsive, high-performance frontend applications using TypeScript-first frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, including automated vulnerability scanning and secure coding standards, as a core part of the development cycle.
• Utilize AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve code quality, documentation, and development productivity.
• Streamline deployment using advanced containerization strategies with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS).
• Engage in Agile processes, emphasizing asynchronous collaboration in distributed team environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin development with a strong portfolio in Spring Boot and modern JVM features.
• Deep proficiency in TypeScript for type-safe frontend development.
• Mastery of OpenTelemetry for tracing and monitoring application health in distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of relational (Postgres/RDS) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases, including experience with Vector Databases for AI search.
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Excellent skills in conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK for managing cloud resources.
• Deep knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks like JUnit 5 or Playwright.
• Familiarity with Micro-frontend architectures and event-driven patterns.
• AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional), Azure Certifications, and/or GCP Certifications.