Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Apex Systems · Tampa, FL · 6 days ago

EngineeringContract

About the role

This role supports large-scale application modernization initiatives focused on delivering scalable, cloud-ready, and production-resilient solutions. It's ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern web frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and support full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular or React.
Own feature delivery throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements refinement through production support.
Develop and maintain scalable REST APIs and microservices architectures.
Build reusable, modular, and maintainable frontend components that integrate seamlessly with backend services.
Implement and support Kafka-based event-driven solutions, including producers, consumers, and messaging integrations.
Troubleshoot application, deployment, and production issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and technical problem-solving activities.
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Support observability, monitoring, alerting, and operational readiness initiatives for production deployments.
Apply secure coding practices and adhere to regulatory, audit, compliance, and resilience requirements.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers through collaboration and code reviews.

Requirements

5–8 years of hands-on full-stack development experience.
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices-based applications.
Strong frontend development experience with Angular or React.
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging/event-streaming platforms.
Advanced SQL skills with experience writing: Complex joins, Subqueries, Aggregations, Performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Experience working with Docker and containerized applications.
Understanding of OpenShift and/or Kubernetes concepts.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and troubleshooting build/deployment issues.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to independently deliver complex features from design through production support.

Qualifications

Experience with Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures.
Exposure to AI developer productivity tools such as Amazon Q, Kiro, or similar platforms.
Experience working in highly regulated or financial services environments.
Familiarity with observability, logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Angular or React
Kafka
SQL
Docker
OpenShift / Kubernetes
CI/CD pipelines
Microservices Architecture
REST APIs

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan. Additionally, we provide a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, and certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA. For additional resources, we have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants and a certified Career Coach. For ADA accommodations, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.