Lead Java Full Stack Developer

FalconSmartIT; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

FalconSmartIT is seeking an experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer to architect and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade applications in Seattle. The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, Kafka/MSK, EKS, and React with strong UI integration where needed.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of hands-on experience, leads architecture discussions, and collaborates across teams to drive cloud-native, event-driven solutions and robust REST APIs in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, Kafka/MSK, and EKS.
• Experience with UI technologies or frontend integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Build and enhance microservices-based architectures and REST APIs.
• Develop and integrate event-driven solutions using Kafka/MSK.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS Cloud

PostgreSQL

Kafka

EKS

React

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Kafka / MSK

EKS

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Title: Lead Java Full Stack DeveloperLocation: Seattle, WA (Onsite)Job Type: ContractJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with 15+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing scalable enterprise applications.The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, Kafka/MSK, and EKS, along with exposure to UI technologies or frontend integration.Strong experience in Java and enterprise application development.Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot / Microservices Architecture. Strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native application development. Experience with PostgreSQL SQL and database design/optimization. Hands-on experience in Kafka / AWS MSK for event-driven architecture and messaging systems.Strong understanding and experience with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) / container orchestration. Experience in API development, integration, and microservices-based systems. Experience in ReactJS or other UI technologies.If no hands-on UI development experience, candidate should have strong UI integration experience and ability to collaborate with frontend teams.Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Build and enhance microservices-based architectures and REST APIs.Develop and integrate event-driven solutions using Kafka/MSK. Work with PostgreSQL databases for data modelling, query optimization, and performance tuning. Deploy and manage applications in AWS EKS/Kubernetes environments.Java, Springboot, AWS, Postgres SQL, Kafka/MSK, EKS, React, CI/CD pipelines, at least UI integration experience, DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum.