Senior Full Stack Developer

Gravity IT Resources; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources is seeking a senior Full Stack Java Developer in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on backend with Java 21 and Spring Boot 3, plus Angular frontend work and AI integration opportunities. Onsite Tue-Thurs, contract with potential conversion to full-time, supporting a modernization initiative for a food service organization.

The candidate will gather requirements, design architectures, and coordinate with onshore/offshore teams while delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Java development background with modern Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building enterprise-grade backend apps and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Gather and refine business requirements with stakeholders and translate to technical solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and solution design discussions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise apps using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, backend services, and business logic.
• Contribute to front-end development with Angular.
• Coordinate work with offshore team members.
• Support integration of AI and ML capabilities in apps.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with QA, product, and business teams to ensure delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Requirements gathering

Offshore collaboration

Tools

Java 21

Spring Boot 3

Angular

REST APIs

Microservices

AI Integration

Databases (RDBMS & NoSQL)

Job description

Full Stack Java Developer

Food Service Technology | Charlotte, NC (Onsite Tues-Thurs) | Contract with Potential FTE Conversion

About the Role

We are supporting a technology modernization initiative for a leading organization in the food service industry. The team is seeking a senior Full Stack Java Developer to support the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise applications that drive core business operations.

This is a backend‑focused role working within a team of approximately 15 developers across onshore and offshore locations. In addition to hands‑on development, the consultant will work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, participate in application design, and coordinate development activities with offshore resources.

The environment is built on modern Java technologies and is actively exploring AI‑driven capabilities within business applications, making this a strong opportunity for candidates who have experience integrating AI or machine learning solutions into enterprise systems.

Technical Environment

• Java 21
• Spring Boot 3
• Angular
• REST APIs and Microservices
• AI Integration and Machine Learning Technologies
• Relational and NoSQL Databases
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Distributed Onshore/Offshore Delivery Model

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and refine business requirements with stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in application architecture and solution design discussions
• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications utilizing Java 21 and Spring Boot 3
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, backend services, and business logic
• Contribute to front‑end development efforts using Angular
• Coordinate development activities and technical deliverables with offshore team members
• Support integration of AI‑powered capabilities and machine learning solutions within enterprise applications
• Conduct code reviews and promote software engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot production and application issues across the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with QA, product, and business teams to ensure successful delivery

Required Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Java development background, including modern Java and Spring Boot frameworks
• Experience building and supporting enterprise‑grade backend applications
• Angular development experience
• Experience gathering business requirements and participating in technical design activities
• Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑facing skills
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and modern application architecture

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into business applications
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerized application environments
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices
• Knowledge of application security best practices

Logistics

• Charlotte, NC
• Onsite Tuesday through Thursday
• Contract engagement with potential conversion to full‑time employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.