Lead Full Stack Java Developer - On-Site Coordinator

SmarTek21 • Issaquah, WA

17d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SmarTek21 is seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Java Developer / On-Site Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor to enterprise-grade applications, driving both robust backend architecture and modern UI development, while leading on-site coordination and actively partnering with offshore engineering teams across multiple time zones to deliver business-critical outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior-level professional experience in enterprise software engineering with proven technical leadership or on-site coordination capabilities.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• 5+ years of experience building enterprise applications using Servlet, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with ReactJS or a similar modern UI framework.
• 3+ years of experience using Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with REST and SOAP web services, XML, XSD, and XSLT.
• Strong database proficiency including JDBC, SQL, stored procedures, and JPA.
• Hands-on experience with automated unit testing utilizing JUnit and mocking frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Demonstrated proficiency in source control using Git, TFS, or similar enterprise tools.
• Proven track record of proactive collaboration and technical coordination with offshore and globally distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Backbone.js.
• Hands-on experience with SCSS (6+ months).
• Exposure to Splunk for centralized log analysis and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with distributed caching frameworks such as Redis or Memcached.
• Working understanding of microservices architecture patterns.
• Foundational knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG / ADA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the technical design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade full-stack applications across backend architectures and modern user interfaces.
• Act as the primary on-site technical coordinator, bridging communication, aligning sprint goals, and driving delivery across distributed offshore teams and local stakeholders.
• Build, enhance, and integrate REST and SOAP web services utilizing Spring Boot, Hibernate, Servlets, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• Develop responsive client-facing interfaces, reusable UI components, and dynamic web experiences using ReactJS (or modern equivalent frameworks), JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Architect and implement relational database components, queries, stored procedures, and data mappings using JDBC, SQL, and JPA.
• Enforce high code quality and test coverage by implementing automated unit tests with JUnit and mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMockit, etc.).
• Oversee continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and govern source control workflows across Git or TFS.
• Facilitate technical handoffs, conduct architectural code reviews, and troubleshoot production incidents across time zones.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program that meets or exceeds applicable Washington paid sick leave requirements.

What This Job Offers

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