Full Stack Developer - React / Java

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Job Description: Full Stack Developer - React / Java

Experience: 8+ years

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to maintain, optimize, and evolve our enterprise application. This role requires a unique blend of expertise in modernizing legacy frontend architectures and managing robust, high-performance Java backends. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration between a React 15.4 frontend and a Dropwizard/Jetty backend, focusing on stability, security, and performance.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: React v15.4.0 (Legacy lifecycle methods, PropTypes)

• Backend: Java 11, Dropwizard v1.3.28, Jetty v11.0.7

• API: RESTful Web Services

• Database: PostGreSQL (JDBC {JDBI + Hibernate})

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend Maintenance: Develop and maintain UI components using React v15.4.0, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance despite version constraints.

• Backend Development: Build and support high-availability RESTful services using Java 11 and the Dropwizard framework.

• Server Management: Manage and tune the Jetty v11.0.7 server environment to ensure low-latency communication.

• Bridge & Migrate: Work on architectural improvements to bridge legacy React patterns with modern best practices, preparing the codebase for future migrations.

• API Integration: Design and implement robust APIs that handle complex data transactions between the client and server.

• Testing & Quality: Write unit and integration tests (JUnit, Jest/Enzyme) to ensure the stability of the legacy and modern portions of the stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expert Java Knowledge: Proven experience with Java 11, including a deep understanding of Garbage Collection, Streams, and Concurrency.

• Dropwizard Mastery: Strong experience with Dropwizard 1.3.x, including configuration, Managed Objects, and Health Checks.

• React Legacy Proficiency: Deep familiarity with React 15.4, specifically Class Components, Lifecycle methods (componentWillReceiveProps, etc.), and Flux or Redux architectures.

• Servlet Container Expertise: Experience configuring and troubleshooting Jetty 11.

• Build Tools: Proficiency with Maven or Gradle and npm/webpack.

• Problem Solving: A "detective" mindset-able to debug complex issues within legacy frameworks and identify performance bottlenecks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JDBI or Hibernate within a Dropwizard environment.

• Knowledge of CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) compatible with older Webpack builds.

• Experience in migrating legacy React applications to functional components and Hooks (v16.8+).

• Understanding of Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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