Senior Java Developer: Build from the Ground Up | Hybrid

Motion Recruitment; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

401(k) + Match

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Senior Java Developer to design and build a ground-up backend platform. You will own core services, work on APIs, and deploy to AWS, with frontend considerations valued as needed.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, strong communication, and a hands-on mindset in a technically driven team. On-site 3x per week in Wilmington, NC, with a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Senior Java developer with strong experience in Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and build microservices and APIs for scalable backend systems.
• Experience deploying applications on AWS and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development for the core platform.
• Collaborate with frontend teams when needed and contribute to UI considerations.
• Design, implement and maintain microservices and APIs.
• Drive code quality and architectural decisions in an engineering-first culture.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Microservices

Build and consume APIs

AWS deployment

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Job description

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Senior Java Developer to design and build a ground-up backend platform. You will own core services, work on APIs, and deploy to AWS, with frontend considerations valued as needed.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, strong communication, and a hands-on mindset in a technically driven team. On-site 3x per week in Wilmington, NC, with a flexible hybrid schedule.