Senior Java Developer - Spring, Kafka & Angular

Novalink Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions seeks a Senior Java Developer to build scalable backend systems in Java and Spring, with Angular frontends and modern REST APIs. You will implement messaging queues, caching, and cloud-friendly deployment, while collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality software.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, code reviews, and staying current with industry trends, including AI-assisted development, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working with Java (8 to 21) and spring framework/spring boot.
• 8+ years in web applications development, web services, REST api and etc.
• 5+ years in Messaging Queues and Caching and related tools like Kafka and Redis.
• 5+ years of working in Angular 21.
• 8+ years working in Relational databases like Oracle.
• 5+ years using Junit and Playwright.
• 1+ years with AI - Prompts/Skills/MCP.
• 5+ years working in SCRUM teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java(8 to 21)-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Unit test and code coverage using Junit.
• Good working experience using spring boot, messaging queues, caching and having good experience using Kafka, Redis and or equivalent tools.
• Develop and maintain Angular(21)-based front‑end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Unit tests using PlayWright.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and implement requirements.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and robustness.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java and Angular development.
• Have good experience doing code reviews and contribute to code quality and standards to ensure high‑quality product delivery.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Experience using AI(Prompts/Skills/MCP) to speed up development process.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

Messaging Queuing

Caching

Tools

Angular 21

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

OpenAPI

Apache Kafka

Redis

BOOMI

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Novalink Solutions seeks a Senior Java Developer to build scalable backend systems in Java and Spring, with Angular frontends and modern REST APIs. You will implement messaging queues, caching, and cloud-friendly deployment, while collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality software.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, code reviews, and staying current with industry trends, including AI-assisted development, in a fast-paced environment.