Java Senior Engineer

Meridian Technology Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Work-from-home flexibility

On-site Tuesdays

Job summary

Meridian Technology Group is seeking a Java Senior Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. The role covers Java/Spring, REST APIs, AWS integrations, and CI/CD workflows, with a hands-on, independent, contractor-capable approach.

The ideal candidate will work across backend and lightweight frontend tasks, contribute to architecture decisions, and leverage tools like Terraform and IntelliJ IDEA in a modern cloud-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.
• Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.
• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
• Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.
• Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.
• Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.
• Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.

Skills

Java development

Java 21

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

GitLab CI/CD

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

HTML/CSS/JS

Cloud services

Tools

Terraform

IntelliJ IDEA

GitLab

Thymeleaf

Job description

Meridian Technology Group is seeking a Java Senior Engineer. Java Developer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working across the Java/Spring ecosystem, building REST APIs, integrating with AWS services, and contributing to modern CI/CD-driven development workflows. The right candidate will be hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21.
• Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.
• Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.
• Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.
• Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment.
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness.
• Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.
• Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.
• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
• Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as: Amazon ECS Amazon API Gateway Amazon DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools.
• Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts.

Technical Environment

Our current technology stack includes: Java SDK 21 Spring Boot / Spring Framework Thymeleaf REST APIs JSON HTML / CSS / JavaScript AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB GitLab repositories GitLab CI/CD pipelines Terraform IntelliJ IDEA AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong Java developer who can move comfortably between backend development, lightweight front-end work, cloud-based deployments, and CI/CD workflows. They should be able to understand existing systems quickly, contribute clean and maintainable code, and work effectively in a modern cloud-oriented development environment. Experience with AWS, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, and AI-assisted coding tools is highly valued.

Engagement Type

You will work with our development team to deliver application enhancements, new features, integrations, and platform improvements.

Estimated Duration

12/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

Hybrid position

This is a Hybrid position is located in Location is Denver, CO with Work from Home Flexibility. 1 day On-site on Tuesdays. Remote work rest of days. Consultants should reside in the area or indicate the reason they are willing/seeking to relocate. Also, interested Consultants must indicate they are willing to relocate at their own expense as this position does not offer relocation assistance.

Any offer of employment will be conditional

Any offer of employment will be conditional, based on successfully passing a Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen.

Meridian Technology Group is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination for all employees in all job classifications and for prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas therefore, please do not apply if you are not eligible to work without sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

No 3rd party companies/candidates.