Java Full Stack Developer (Sr)

Role Overview
Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience building modern single-page applications (SPA) using technologies such as Angular or React. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about problem-solving, genuinely loves coding, and thrives on building elegant technical solutions. You enjoy breaking down complex challenges, designing scalable systems, and collaborating closely with peers through pair programming and peer-to-peer coding. Candidates with strong pet projects, GitHub repositories, or demonstrable side projects will be highly valued, even if their years of experience extend beyond the target range.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot

• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single-page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks

• Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed

• Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization

• Participate in peer-to-peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions

• Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements

• Work with cloud-native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement

• Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity

• Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5–10 years of software engineering experience

• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot

• Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems

• Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue

• Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies

• Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks

• A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)

• Experience with test automation frameworks and TDD

• Strong GitHub profile or demonstrable pet projects / open-source contributions

• Experience in high-scale enterprise or financial systems environments

Locations: Cleveland, OH

About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.