Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java, React/Node.js, AWS)

Purple Drive (Cincinnati OH, USA) Follow 4 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java, React/Node.js, AWS)

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Experience: 7-12 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Java Developer with expertise in Java, React.js/Node.js, AWS Cloud, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will contribute across the full technology stack, building scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, event-driven services, and responsive user experiences.

This role requires hands-on experience in backend development, frontend development, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and distributed systems while collaborating closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams.

Required Skills

Backend Development

Strong expertise in:
- Java 11/17+
- Spring Boot
- Microservices Architecture
- REST APIs
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Asynchronous Processing
Experience with:
- Node.js
- Service Integrations
- Messaging Systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS)

Frontend Development

Strong experience with:
- React.js
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Responsive UI Development
Understanding of:
- Accessibility Standards
- User Experience Design Principles

Cloud & DevOps

Hands-on experience with:
- AWS Cloud
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
Experience with:
- Cloud Databases
- Automated Deployments
- Monitoring & Observability

Data & System Design

Strong understanding of:
- Data Modeling
- Database Design
- Query Optimization
- Indexing Strategies
- Distributed Systems
- Service-Oriented Architecture

Engineering Practices

Code Reviews
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Secure Coding Practices
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Git Version Control

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, React.js, and Node.js
Build scalable backend services, APIs, and event-driven workflows
Develop responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces
Design and implement cloud-native applications on AWS
Contribute to architecture discussions and platform design decisions
Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Develop and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Collaborate with product managers, architects, designers, and engineering teams
Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions
Implement monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting solutions
Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and software quality
Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:
- Kafka
- GraphQL
- Elasticsearch
- NoSQL Databases
Exposure to:
- AI-assisted Development Tools
- Cloud-Native Design Patterns
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Experience building large-scale enterprise platforms