Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. You will own the development of backend services in Java/Spring Boot and frontend in React, delivering robust APIs and responsive interfaces.

You will work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS, and CI/CD pipelines within an Agile environment to ship high-quality software. Strong problem-solving and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with React, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Expertise with Docker containerization and orchestration tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Knowledge of designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control, and automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of software design patterns and domain-driven design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot framework
• Create responsive and optimized frontend interfaces with React, HTML5, and CSS3
• Implement containerized deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS to deploy and manage applications
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the success of projects
• Follow Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting efforts

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

HTML5

CSS3

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will involve working on both the Java backend and React frontend of our applications, utilizing a range of technologies including Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, HTML5, and more. If you have extensive experience in full-stack development and are passionate about creating high-quality software solutions, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot framework
• Create responsive and optimized frontend interfaces with React, HTML5, and CSS3
• Implement containerized deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS to deploy and manage applications
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the success of projects
• Follow Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting efforts

Requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 10+ years of software development experience with a focus on full-stack development
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot framework, and microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with React, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript
• Expertise with Docker containerization and orchestration tools
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS
• Knowledge of designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control, and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of software design patterns and domain-driven design principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of performance management and optimization techniques
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team