Java FullStack Software Engineer

Association of American Medical Colleges • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and supports both backend and frontend applications within the organization’s modernized technology environment. The role emphasizes Java/Spring Boot microservices, AWS-native deployments, Postgres integration, and modern front-end frameworks. The engineer works across the full stack to deliver end-to-end solutions, contributing to CI/CD, security, and performance engineering. As an independent contributor, the engineer delivers assigned work, occasionally leads small initiatives, and strengthens the team’s technical capability through documentation and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 - 5 years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development.
• Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Hands-on AWS experience: EKS/ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch.
• Strong SQL/database background (Postgres, Oracle).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, Cypress, Jest, Playwright).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and independent delivery skills.
• Capability to learn new technologies adopted by the organization in the future orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, Cypress, Jest, Playwright).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and independent delivery skills.
• Capability to learn new technologies adopted by the organization in the future

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event-driven architectures (SNS/SQS, Kafka)
• Exposure to legacy ColdFusion systems.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation/Terraform).
• Understanding of security best practices across front-end and back-end: IAM, encryption, OWASP, secure coding.
• Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA).
• Agile/Scrum development experience.
• Ability to mentor junior developers or lead small cross-functional efforts.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Software Development: Design, implement, and maintain backend services in Java/Spring Boot within a microservices architecture.
• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly UIs using modern frameworks such as Angular Integrate front-end applications with REST APIs endpoints.
• Ensure adherence to clean code practices, design patterns, and scalable architectures.
• Cloud Engineering & Infrastructure: Deploy and operate applications in AWS cloud using services such as EKS, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation/Terraform).
• Optimize services for scalability, cost-efficiency, and security following AWS Well-Architected practices.
• Database & Data Integration: Design schemas and queries in Postgres and Oracle for both transactional and reporting needs.
• Support data migration and transformation from legacy systems.
• Apply performance tuning and implement secure, reliable data access patterns.
• Testing, CI/CD & Quality Assurance: Write and maintain unit, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and regression tests.
• Enhance automated test coverage across front-end and back-end components using frameworks like JUnit, Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), ensuring reliable deployments across the full stack.
• Security, Monitoring & Reliability: Apply DevSecOps practices by integrating security scans, vulnerability management, and compliance checks into pipelines.
• Implement front-end security measures (e.g., JWT, OAuth2, CSRF protection, secure cookies).
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting with CloudWatch Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Collaboration, Documentation & Leadership: Work with product owners, analysts, UX designers, and peers to refine requirements and deliver full-stack features.
• Document designs, runbooks, API specs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Lead small-scale technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers when needed.

Benefits

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions
• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)
• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level