Senior Java Developer – Full Stack

Highbrow LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC is seeking a Senior Java Developer – Full Stack for their Seattle office. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in software development with strong skills in both backend and frontend technologies, particularly Java and React.

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining applications across the full stack. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and be adept in modern development practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, including Java and React.
• Proficient in building responsive frontend applications and backend services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend applications using Java.
• Develop responsive frontend applications with React.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Troubleshoot and improve application performance.

Skills

Java development

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

API building

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Asynchronous programming

Container technologies

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Senior Java Developer – Full Stack

Years of Experience: 7+ years

Location: Seattle, WA (On-site; local candidates only)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer with strong experience in both backend and frontend development. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Java backend development and modern UI development using React. This role will work across the full stack to build scalable, reliable, and user-friendly applications.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services using Java
• Build responsive and modern frontend applications using React
• Develop and integrate APIs and web services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Support application scalability, reliability, and security
• Work with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Stay current with modern development tools and technologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 6+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience with Java development
• Strong frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience building APIs and distributed applications
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with asynchronous programming and multithreading concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
• Experience working on scalable enterprise or SaaS applications

Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Results Driven

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.