Job Description

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Java SDK 21 .
• Build and enhance applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework .
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and JSON-based integrations.
• Support smaller web applications using Thymeleaf , HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with AWS-based infrastructure and services, including ECS , API Gateway , and DynamoDB .
• Contribute to source control and development workflows using GitLab .
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines .
• Collaborate with team members on application architecture, implementation decisions, code reviews, and deployment practices.
• Support infrastructure-as-code efforts, especially where Terraform is used.
• Use IntelliJ IDEA as the primary development environment.
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including maintainable code design, testing, documentation, and operational awareness.
• Where appropriate, leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve development productivity and code quality.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java.
• Experience with Java 21 or recent versions of the Java SDK.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring-based application development.
• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong working knowledge of JSON and API integration patterns.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience using Git-based source control, preferably GitLab.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
• Practical experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in a contractor capacity.

Desirable Skills:

1. Experience with Thymeleaf for server-side templating.
2. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:
   1. Amazon ECS
   2. Amazon API Gateway
   3. Amazon DynamoDB
3. Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
4. Experience using IntelliJ IDEA in a professional development environment.
5. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code , GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools.
6. Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, application logs, build pipelines, and environment-related issues.
7. Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security concepts.
8. Technical Environment:

1. Java SDK 21
2. Spring Boot / Spring Framework
3. Thymeleaf
4. REST APIs
5. JSON
6. HTML / CSS / JavaScript
7. AWS, including ECS, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
8. GitLab repositories
9. GitLab CI/CD pipelines
10. Terraform
11. IntelliJ IDEA
12. AI-assisted coding tools, including exploration of Claude Code

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