Senior Full-Stack Engineer – Java & React (Hybrid - Glendale CA)

City:
 Glendale, CA

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote:
Hybrid (3-4 days a week)

Duration
: 12 months

Work Authorization
: GC, USC (O
nly on W2
)

Must Have:

• Java

• React

• Angular

• MongoDB or PostgreSQL

• REST APIs

• Microservices understanding

• Agile/Scrum experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop full-stack solutions across multiple custom marketing platforms used for campaign management, publicity workflows, and approval tools.

• Work closely with the Product Manager and Tech Lead to define, prioritize, and deliver enhancements across three core platforms.

• Support development efforts in both frontend (React, Angular) and backend (Java) environments, with flexibility to float across different platform teams as needed.

• Collaborate with both offshore developers and onsite team members to ensure code quality, timely delivery, and consistent architecture.

• Refactor legacy applications with a focus on performance, maintainability, and preparing for microservices migration.

• Contribute to the development of a separate external application used by executive leadership, requiring additional attention to polish and stability.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, refinements, retrospectives) and communicate progress and blockers effectively.

• Engage with business stakeholders (for DTG app) to translate requirements into technical solutions when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development or specialization in either frontend or backend with strong collaboration experience.

• Proficient in Java and modern Java frameworks (Spring/Spring Boot).

• Strong frontend experience using React and Angular.

• Familiarity with database design and management using MongoDB or PostgreSQL.

• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.

• Exposure to or understanding of microservices architecture and refactoring practices.

• Comfortable working in Agile environments and participating in all ceremonies.

• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on being realistic and proactive in project timelines and status updates.

• Experience working with offshore teams across time zones, with PST core working hours.

• Nice to have: Kotlin, cloud experience (AWS/Azure), enterprise/SaaS marketing tech experience (e.g., campaign or publicity tools), user-facing app development, or refactoring legacy apps.