Job Description & Details
The demand for seasoned full‑stack Java architects is soaring as companies modernize their digital platforms. This role offers a chance to lead cutting‑edge microservice projects while managing global engineering teams. If you thrive on blending backend expertise with cloud‑native delivery, this contract‑to‑hire opportunity in Denver is worth your attention.
Job Summary
We are seeking a senior full‑stack Java lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes. The candidate will own end‑to‑end product ownership, mentor onshore/offshore developers, and ensure seamless integration with React/Angular front‑ends and NoSQL data stores on AWS.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Boot & Microservices | Core of the backend architecture and service scalability | Senior |
| Cloud Native (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) | Enables deployment, orchestration, and high availability in production | Senior |
| Leadership & Team Management | Drives onshore/offshore collaboration and project delivery | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would design a microservice using Spring Boot that communicates via Kafka.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of event‑driven architecture, topic design, serialization, and fault tolerance. - Describe your experience deploying Docker containers to Kubernetes on AWS. Which components do you configure for scaling and resilience?
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of EKS/ECS, Helm charts, pod autoscaling, health checks, and networking. - How do you manage stateful data with NoSQL databases like MongoDB in a microservices environment?
What the interviewer is looking for: Data modeling, consistency trade‑offs, and integration patterns. - Give an example of a situation where you led a distributed team (onshore/offshore). How did you ensure code quality and timely delivery?
What the interviewer is looking for: Leadership style, communication tools, CI/CD pipelines, and metrics. - What strategies do you use to secure microservices (authentication, authorization, secret management)?
What the interviewer is looking for: Familiarity with OAuth/JWT, AWS IAM, secret stores, and API gateways.
Resume Optimization
- Full‑stack Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Kafka
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- React
- Angular
- MongoDB
- AWS
- Leadership
- Offshore team management
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that starts with a friendly greeting, attaches your updated resume, and clearly maps your experience to the role. Highlight your expertise in Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS, and mention any leadership of onshore/offshore teams. Emphasize recent projects where you delivered end‑to‑end solutions using Docker/Kubernetes and integrated React/Angular front‑ends.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Full Stack Java Lead | 12+ years | Architecture, team leadership, cloud native delivery | Principal Engineer / Engineering Manager |
| Principal Engineer | 15+ years | Strategic technology vision, cross‑domain impact | Director of Engineering |
| Director of Engineering | 18+ years | Organizational leadership, portfolio management | VP of Technology |