Full Stack Java Developer

Parsons•Schaumburg, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: We are seeking a mid-level Full Stack Software Developer with strong expertise in Java to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications and services. You will work across the stack—from database and backend APIs to front-end user interfaces—helping to build reliable, secure, and scalable software in a collaborative, Agile environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with solid professional experience in Java who wants to expand their impact across the full stack, work with modern tooling, and contribute to high-visibility projects.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing software in Java. This includes experience using Java IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or similar.
Knowledge of relational database design and experience with SQL and working with both Postgres and Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience developing API integrations based on RESTful and SOAP web services based libraries (Swagger, Jersey, Resteasy and/or Spring-WS).
Confident working in both a Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Ubuntu equivalents) and Windows Server environment.
Experience with at least one scripting language (for instance, Bash or Python).
Experience working with software version control software including GIT.
Experience working with software management tools including Jira and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) based applications and working with application servers including Wildfly and JBoss.
Experience developing Spring-based applications (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security).
Experience developing web applications using JavaScript and React frameworks.
Experience developing Java Swing applications.
Experience leveraging AI developer assistant tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc. into the day-to-day development pipeline.
Experience in designing and building data analytics applications and using reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Superset, or similar.
Experience using cloud-based managed services for data warehousing / analytics is a plus.
Experience using automation tools including Vagrant, Ansible, or Chef is desirable.
Experience with big-data management and technologies including MongoDB and NoSQL is highly desirable.
Experience developing mobile Android or iOS applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services across the full stack.
Implement RESTful and SOAP-based integrations with internal and external systems.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and teammates to refine requirements and translate them into technical designs.
Design and optimize relational database schemas, queries, and stored procedures for PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
Develop and maintain front-end components and web interfaces, collaborating closely with UX and front-end engineers.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve defects and production issues in Linux and Windows Server environments.
Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation, tooling, and environment setup.
Use Git for source control and follow established branching and release strategies.
Track work and documentation using Jira and Confluence in an Agile/Scrum or Kanban framework.
Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines and support build/deployment automation.
Proactively leverage AI developer tools (where applicable) to improve productivity, code quality, and documentation.
Document designs, APIs, and operational procedures for maintainability and knowledge sharing.