Java Developer (Full-Stack)

Career Mentors, LLC • Columbus, OH

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are actively hiring multiple Java Developers to join our growing engineering teams in Columbus, OH. These roles focus on building and maintaining scalable, cloud-native applications in a large corporate environment. You'll contribute across the full software development lifecycle, leveraging modern technologies to deliver resilient, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js (or Angular as a strong alternative).
• Solid practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Proven experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment using modern programming languages and database querying (SQL/NoSQL).
• Demonstrable ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in one or more languages (Java primary).
• Full exposure to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and support.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD practices, application resiliency, and security principles.
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes in areas such as cloud (AWS preferred), artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, or similar disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative corporate setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Docker/Kubernetes, or Terraform.
• Exposure to additional tools/frameworks like Hibernate/JPA, Kafka, Jenkins/GitLab CI, or monitoring tools (Prometheus, ELK).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust Java-based applications using Spring Boot for backend services and React.js or Angular for frontend development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps) to implement features, integrate systems, and ensure operational stability.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions to build scalable microservices and APIs.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize code in production environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, application resiliency patterns, and security best practices in an Agile environment.
• Work with AWS cloud services to deploy, monitor, and scale applications effectively.
• Contribute to emerging initiatives in cloud computing, microservices, and related technical domains.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Relocation support considered for strong candidates with prior relocation experience and a compelling reason (e.g., family, career advancement).
• Collaborative, innovative culture with access to cutting-edge technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level