Lead Full Stack Java Developer - On-Site Coordinator

About the Role

SmarTek21 is seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Java Developer / On-Site Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor to enterprise-grade applications, driving both robust backend architecture and modern UI development, while leading on-site coordination and actively partnering with offshore engineering teams across multiple time zones to deliver business-critical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the technical design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade full-stack applications across backend architectures and modern user interfaces.
• Act as the primary on-site technical coordinator, bridging communication, aligning sprint goals, and driving delivery across distributed offshore teams and local stakeholders.
• Build, enhance, and integrate REST and SOAP web services utilizing Spring Boot, Hibernate, Servlets, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• Develop responsive client-facing interfaces, reusable UI components, and dynamic web experiences using ReactJS (or modern equivalent frameworks), JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Architect and implement relational database components, queries, stored procedures, and data mappings using JDBC, SQL, and JPA.
• Enforce high code quality and test coverage by implementing automated unit tests with JUnit and mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMockit, etc.).
• Oversee continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and govern source control workflows across Git or TFS.
• Facilitate technical handoffs, conduct architectural code reviews, and troubleshoot production incidents across time zones.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior-level professional experience in enterprise software engineering with proven technical leadership or on-site coordination capabilities.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• 5+ years of experience building enterprise applications using Servlet, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with ReactJS or a similar modern UI framework.
• 3+ years of experience using Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with REST and SOAP web services, XML, XSD, and XSLT.
• Strong database proficiency including JDBC, SQL, stored procedures, and JPA.
• Hands-on experience with automated unit testing utilizing JUnit and mocking frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Demonstrated proficiency in source control using Git, TFS, or similar enterprise tools.
• Proven track record of proactive collaboration and technical coordination with offshore and globally distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Backbone.js.
• Hands-on experience with SCSS (6+ months).
• Exposure to Splunk for centralized log analysis and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with distributed caching frameworks such as Redis or Memcached.
• Working understanding of microservices architecture patterns.
• Foundational knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG / ADA).

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 annually

Additional Compensation: None

Benefits

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, and a Paid Time Off (PTO) program that meets or exceeds applicable Washington paid sick leave requirements. Additional benefit details and eligibility requirements will be provided during the hiring process.

Work Environment

• Location: Issaquah, WA
• Work Arrangement:  Hybrid
• Employment Type: Contract
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours
• Travel Requirements: None

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SmarTek21 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.