Full stack Developer

Photon Career Site

Full stack Developer-Boston, MA United States

Job Description

We are looking for a versatile Backend Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of feature development, from initial design and API integration to automated testing and cloud deployment. You will work across a modern stack, leveraging Java-based microservices and serverless functions to build scalable, high-availability systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

• Full-Stack Integration: Collaborate on the integration of user-facing elements developed in Vue.js with server-side logic, maintaining a seamless flow of data across the stack.

• Unit Testing & Quality: Write comprehensive, automated unit tests (using JUnit/Mockito) for every feature to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and a high level of test coverage.

• Cloud-Native Deployment: Manage and deploy containerized applications within AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and develop serverless logic using AWS Lambda.

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a robust and rapid release cycle.

• API Design: Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for various internal and external service integrations.

• Required Technical Skills

• Backend: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).

• Frontend Integration: Practical experience with JavaScript, specifically the Vue.js framework, for full-stack coordination.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, including EKS for orchestration and Lambda for serverless computing.

• DevOps: Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).

• Testing: Expertise in writing unit tests and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.

• Version Control: Expert knowledge of Git for branching, merging, and pull request workflows.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).

• Understanding of containerization principles using Docker.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools within an EKS environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.

• Compensation, Benefits and Duration

• Minimum Compensation: USD 38,000

• Maximum Compensation: USD 134,000

• Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.

• This position is not available for independent contractors

• No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.