Job Description & Details
The demand for Java Full‑stack engineers is soaring as companies modernize their digital platforms. In Charlotte’s tech scene, expertise in microservices, Spring Boot, and real‑time data streaming with Kafka is especially prized. This role offers a chance to apply 9+ years of experience in a face‑to‑face environment with a local‑only focus.
Job Summary
We are looking for a senior‑level Java Full‑stack developer to design, build, and maintain scalable microservice‑based applications. The candidate will work on Spring Boot services, integrate Kafka for event‑driven communication, and collaborate closely with product and UI teams in an on‑site Charlotte office.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Microservices | Enables independent scaling and rapid delivery of business capabilities | Senior |
| Spring Boot | Provides the core framework for building robust Java services quickly | Senior |
| Kafka | Handles high‑throughput, real‑time data streams essential for modern architectures | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- How do you design a microservice architecture for a new domain?
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of service boundaries, API contracts, data consistency patterns, and deployment strategies. - Explain the lifecycle of a Spring Boot application from startup to shutdown.
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of auto‑configuration, bean initialization, embedded servers, and graceful shutdown hooks. - Describe how you would implement exactly‑once processing with Kafka.
What the interviewer is looking for: Familiarity with idempotent consumers, transaction APIs, and offset management. - What strategies do you use to test and debug distributed systems?
What the interviewer is looking for: Experience with unit/integration testing, contract testing (e.g., Pact), observability tools, and logging/tracing. - How do you handle schema evolution in a Kafka‑based data pipeline?
What the interviewer is looking for: Use of schema registries, versioning, backward/forward compatibility, and migration plans.
Resume Optimization
- Java
- Fullstack
- Microservices
- Spring Boot
- Kafka
- RESTful APIs
- Agile development
- CI/CD pipelines
- Docker
- Charlotte NC
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that opens with a friendly greeting, attaches your updated resume, and clearly highlights your most relevant experience. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as Microservices, Spring Boot, and Kafka, and reference any projects where you delivered end‑to‑end Java Full‑stack solutions. Emphasize your 9+ years of hands‑on experience and your willingness to work on‑site in Charlotte.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java Fullstack Engineer | 9+ years | Microservices, Spring Boot, Kafka | Senior Fullstack Engineer |
| Senior Fullstack Engineer | 12+ years | System design, mentorship, architecture governance | Lead Fullstack Engineer |
| Lead Fullstack Engineer | 15+ years | Technical strategy, cross‑team collaboration, stakeholder management | Engineering Manager |