Java Full-Stack Developer (Independent Contractor)
About The Position
Anovia is seeking a Java Full-Stack Developer to support a centralized, global service delivery operation for a Fortune 100 enterprise and public safety technology client. Over an expected six-to-nine-month contract, the developer will design, build, and maintain both frontend interfaces and backend services, modernize legacy architecture, and work closely with engineering and service design stakeholders to keep the platform reliable and scalable. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Framework ecosystem, is comfortable working across the full stack, and communicates clearly with cross-functional partners. This person brings a systems thinking mindset, strong troubleshooting instincts, and the ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years of progressive software engineering experience building high-scale, production-ready enterprise web applications.
- Strong backend proficiency with Java 8+ and the Spring Framework ecosystem, including Spring MVC, Spring JDBC, and Spring Security.
- Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server, JPA/EclipseLink, JDBC Templates, and SQL performance tuning.
- Full-stack capability with JSP, JSTL, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, DataTables, and AJAX.
- Experience designing and consuming secure RESTful APIs, and integrating enterprise authentication such as Okta SSO and LDAP.
- Hands-on experience with Git, Bitbucket, Apache Tomcat, and Agile/Scrum delivery using Jira.
- Must be based in Canada and able to contract directly with a Canadian entity.
- Must be able to provide a valid Canadian tax identifier (Business Number or Social Insurance Number) for invoicing and tax reporting purposes.
Nice To Haves
- Spring Boot migrations and Python scripting.
- Modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Advanced database indexing, stored procedures, and replication management.
- Integration with third-party enterprise APIs and protocols such as OAuth 2.0 or SAML.
- CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and centralized logging tools such as Splunk.
Responsibilities
- Deliver full-stack development across frontend interfaces and backend systems, writing clean and reliable code.
- Lead modernization efforts to move legacy Spring MVC and JSP architecture toward contemporary, distributed frameworks.
- Optimize backend performance, batch processing, and transactional database operations to minimize latency under heavy load.
- Design, build, and maintain secure RESTful APIs that connect internal platforms with broader enterprise systems.
- Configure and scale automated job scheduling for real time data synchronization tasks.
- Troubleshoot complex, cross-platform issues spanning application logic, database tuning, and deployment.
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