Java Developer- Location: Denver, CO NEED LOCALS

Job title: Java Developer

Location: Denver, CO     

Duration: 12 Months (Hybrid)

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future. 

H1B sponsorship is not available.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join our development team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot, hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, and familiarity with GitLab CI/CD. This role involves developing REST APIs, supporting cloud-based applications, and contributing to modern DevOps workflows.

Required Skills

·       Strong experience with Java (preferably Java 21 or recent versions)

·       Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework

·       Experience designing and developing REST APIs

·       Strong knowledge of JSON and API integrations

·       Basic front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

·       Experience with AWS (deployment and application support)

·       Experience using Git/GitLab for source control

·       Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines

·       Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Preferred Skills

·       Experience with Thymeleaf

·       Hands-on experience with:

o   Amazon ECS

o   API Gateway

o   DynamoDB

·       Experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

·       Experience using IntelliJ IDEA

·       Familiarity with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.

·       Experience troubleshooting cloud deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and production issues

·       Understanding of secure coding and cloud security best practices

Technology Stack

·       Java SDK 21

·       Spring Boot / Spring Framework

·       REST APIs, JSON

·       HTML, CSS, JavaScript

·       Thymeleaf

·       AWS (ECS, API Gateway, DynamoDB)

·       GitLab & GitLab CI/CD

·       Terraform

·       IntelliJ IDEA

Ideal Candidate

·       Strong backend Java developer with cloud deployment experience

·       Comfortable working across backend, lightweight frontend, and DevOps

·       Able to quickly understand existing applications and deliver high-quality, maintainable code

·       Experience working in Agile development environments is a plus