A Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java and React is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. This role involves working on both the front-end and back-end components, ensuring seamless user experiences and efficient server-side operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full Stack Development:
- Design and implement user-facing features using React for the front end.
- Develop and maintain robust server-side logic, APIs, and microservices using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
- Database Management:
- Design and manage relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Optimize database queries and ensure data integrity.
- API Development and Integration:
- Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs or services.
- Ensure secure and efficient data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
- Testing and Debugging:
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for both front-end and back-end components.
- Debug and resolve issues across the entire stack to ensure application stability and performance.
- Code Optimization and Maintenance:
- Write clean, modular, and reusable code following best practices.
- Refactor existing code to improve readability, maintainability, and performance.
- Collaboration and Agile Practices:
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers in an Agile environment.
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
- Performance Optimization:
- Optimize front-end performance for speed and responsiveness.
- Monitor and enhance back-end scalability and reliability.
- Security and Compliance:
- Implement secure coding practices to safeguard against vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks like Spring Boot or Hibernate.
- Hands-on experience with React.js and related libraries/tools (e.g., Redux, React Router).
- Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and WebSocket communication.
- Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Babel, or npm/yarn.
- Database Knowledge:
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and database optimization.
- DevOps and CI/CD:
- Familiarity with DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in full-stack development with Java and React.
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux or Context API).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks like JUnit, Jest, or Cypress.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization.
The Full Stack Developer (Java + React) ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable web applications by combining expertise in both front-end and back-end development, contributing to the overall success of software solutions.
