Senior Java Full Stack Developer
About this role
Summary
The contract role of the Senior Full Stack Java Developer is to design and build scalable, high-performing enterprise applications with a strong focus on backend services and cloud-native architecture. This individual will work across modern Java frameworks, APIs, and distributed systems, contributing to both platform development and integration efforts. The position offers exposure to end-to-end delivery, including design, deployment, and optimization in a cloud environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade applications with a primary focus on backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
- Develop and maintain APIs to support integration across internal platforms and external systems
- Build scalable and resilient services aligned with modern application design principles and cloud-native standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support light frontend development and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality
- Support application deployment, performance tuning, and monitoring within cloud environments, with a preference for AWS
- Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve system performance and reliability
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in Java-based enterprise solutions
- Deep experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based design
- Familiarity with modern application design approaches (e.g., scalable, distributed systems)
- Hands-on experience working within cloud environments, ideally AWS
- Strong understanding of API development, including RESTful services and integration patterns
- Exposure to frontend technologies and ability to collaborate across full-stack teams
Work Model
- This contract role is a Hybrid schedule with an alternating cadence: one week onsite (Monday–Friday), followed by one week remote in the NJ or MA office.
- To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, CT, DE. Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.
FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.
FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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