Senior Java Developer: Spring Boot, AWS & Microservices

Broadridge; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and deliver high-performance, scalable software systems. You will work on full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React, building microservices, RESTful APIs, and data solutions with Kafka and AWS MSK.

You will optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle), implement CI/CD pipelines, and deploy cloud-native apps on AWS (EKS/ECS, API Gateway, S3). Strong DevOps practices and secure coding are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Expert proficiency with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience developing front-end applications using React.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and AWS MSK.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL and writing complex SQL queries; Oracle PL/SQL experience required.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services including MSK, Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway, EKS, ECS, and S3.
• Experience building, deploying, and operating applications in AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience with build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Proven experience leveraging DevOps practices using tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Nexus.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and relational database design.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and Karate testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of TDD and automated testing methodologies.
• Proven experience designing and integrating highly complex enterprise software systems.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React.
• Architect and implement microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Develop and integrate solutions using Apache Kafka and AWS MSK.
• Design and optimize relational database solutions (PostgreSQL, Oracle PL/SQL).
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related DevOps tools.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services including MSK, Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway, EKS, ECS, and S3.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy to Kubernetes (EKS/ECS).
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and Karate.
• Apply TDD and test automation best practices.
• Ensure non-functional requirements such as scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and performance are incorporated into system design.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

REST API

Kafka

AWS MSK

PostgreSQL

Oracle SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Nexus

Job description

Broadridge is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and deliver high-performance, scalable software systems. You will work on full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React, building microservices, RESTful APIs, and data solutions with Kafka and AWS MSK.

You will optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle), implement CI/CD pipelines, and deploy cloud-native apps on AWS (EKS/ECS, API Gateway, S3). Strong DevOps practices and secure coding are essential.