NEW JOB OPENING
LEAD FULL STACK JAVA DEVELOPER
IN Rutherford, NJ, USA!

 

Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504922
Industry: Financial Services
Job Title: Lead Full Stack Java Developer
Job Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07070
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid Model- 3 Days onsite/ 2 days remote
Shift: Standard working hours
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 75.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, AWS, Banking/Financial, CI/CD tools, Java, JavaScript, JIRA, React, Spring Boot
Experience Desired: Software development experience, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot (7+ yrs); Deep experience with SQL/PLSQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred) (7+ yrs); Lead/ Senior Experience / Mentoring team of developers preferred (3+ yrs); Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) preferred (3+ yrs); Familiarity with AI tools and their application in development workflows (2+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

•7–10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).

•Proven experience designing and building scalable full stack and microservices-based architectures.

•Advanced understanding of application architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration.

•Strong knowledge of backend development, API design, and distributed systems.

•Front-end expertise in building modern, responsive user interfaces using Angular/React, HTML5, and CSS.

•Deep experience with SQL/PLSQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred).

•Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift).

•Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

•Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as JIRA.



Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

•Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).

•Familiarity with AI tools and their application in development workflows.



Overview

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for architecting, designing, and delivering complex, scalable application systems in partnership with the Technology team. This role provides end-to-end ownership of application development across front-end and back-end technologies while influencing enterprise architecture and engineering standards. The position focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions through modern full stack development using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript frameworks, microservices, APIs, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps practices. The role also partners with business and technology stakeholders, mentors development teams, drives innovation through modern engineering practices, and ensures adherence to governance, compliance, and risk management standards.



Job Duties

•Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).

•Drive end-to-end ownership of application delivery from requirements and design through development, testing, and deployment.

•Define and enforce best practices for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

•Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.

•Resolve complex technical challenges through analysis of business processes, system flows, and industry standards.

•Provide architectural guidance and ensure systems are scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing.

•Lead the development of microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native solutions.

•Utilize advanced knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, and system integration patterns.

•Drive innovation through adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, and AI-assisted development tools.

•Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers by providing technical leadership and oversight.

•Contribute to strategic planning by identifying opportunities for system enhancements and process optimization.

•Ensure adherence to risk, governance, and compliance standards while proactively managing system and operational risks.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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