Software Engineer

Galent; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent in Columbus, OH and Jersey City, NJ seeks a Full Stack Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React. You will build microservices, integrate with AWS, and contribute to architecture while ensuring performance, security, and reliability.

This contract role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on modern cloud-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience building scalable enterprise applications with Java, Spring Boot, and React.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience integrating with AWS services.
• Bonus: Terraform or IaC experience.
• Knowledge of observability tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications.
• Build and support microservices using Spring Boot.
• Develop modern React user interfaces and reusable components.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services.
• Participate in system design discussions and architecture reviews.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices.
• Adhere to security, quality, and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.

Skills

Spring Boot

React.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

Kafka

SQL/NoSQL

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Splunk

Dynatrace

Grafana

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH | Jersey City, NJ (Onsite Job – 5 Days onsite/week)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with experience in Java, Spring Boot, and React to help design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to build modern, cloud-based solutions while contributing to application architecture, performance, and reliability.

Required Skills

• Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• React.js
• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Kafka or other messaging technologies
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Docker and Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Maven or Gradle

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications.
• Build and support microservices using Spring Boot.
• Develop modern React user interfaces and reusable components.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services.
• Participate in system design discussions and architecture reviews.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Follow established security, quality, and coding standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Grafana.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf