Java React Fullstack Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our offshore development team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a cloud-native application built on React, Spring Boot, and Python, deployed on AWS. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proficiency in AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and rapidly onboard into complex existing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design and detail new components and features — translating high-level requirements into technical designs, API contracts, data models, and implementation plans with minimal oversight.
• Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using React (hooks, context, component libraries).
• Build and enhance back-end services using Spring Boot (REST APIs, microservices, security, data access).
• Develop Python services and utilities for data processing, automation, scripting, and API development.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka — including producers, consumers, topic design, schema evolution, and stream processing.
• Architect and deploy AWS cloud-native solutions leveraging services such as ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, and API Gateway.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e. g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate coding, code review, test generation, and documentation.
• Use AI tools to rapidly analyse and comprehend existing codebases, system architecture, and business logic with minimal ramp-up time.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks, concerns, blockers, and dependencies early — not waiting for standup or check-ins to surface issues.
• Collaborate with onshore product owners, architects, and stakeholders across time zones.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and architectural discussions.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP, OAuth2/OIDC, secrets management).
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to incident resolution.
• Familiarity with observability tools (CloudWatch, Dynatrace).

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years with React (including modern patterns: functional components, state management, routing).
• 3+ years with Spring Boot (REST APIs, Spring Security, Spring Data, JPA/Hibernate).
• 2+ years with Python (Flask/FastAPI, scripting, data processing, or automation).
• 2+ years building and deploying applications on AWS.
• Proven ability to work autonomously — taking ownership of features from design through delivery with minimal direction or hand-holding.
• Demonstrated experience producing detailed technical designs (component diagrams, sequence flows, API specifications) that can be reviewed and approved asynchronously.
• Demonstrated experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes).
• Proficiency using AI coding assistants in day-to-day development workflows — not just prompting, but integrating AI into code comprehension, refactoring, and delivery acceleration.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices patterns, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Schema Registry for advanced stream processing.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Self-Direction and Communication Expectations:

This is a low-oversight, high-autonomy role. We expect the successful candidate to:

• Receive a user story or feature request and independently produce a detailed design — asking clarifying questions upfront rather than waiting for direction.
• Make sound technical decisions aligned with existing patterns and architectural standards without requiring approval on every choice.
• Raise blockers, concerns, and risks immediately through the appropriate channel (Slack, standup notes, or direct message) — delays caused by silent blocking are unacceptable.
• Distinguish between decisions they can make independently and those requiring team or architect input, escalating the latter promptly.
• Provide clear, written status updates and design proposals that enable asynchronous review across time zones.

AI Proficiency Expectations:

This role places a premium on candidates who can demonstrate:

• Using AI tools to generate boilerplate, tests, and documentation — reducing time on repetitive tasks.
• Prompting AI assistants to explain unfamiliar code, trace data flows, and summarise architectural decisions.
• Applying AI to translate business requirements into technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Critically evaluating AI-generated output for correctness, security, and alignment with team standards.
• Identifying where AI accelerates work versus where human judgment is essential.
• Prior experience onboarding into large, undocumented or legacy codebases using AI-assisted analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate).
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries.