What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Full Stack Developer position at Beacon Hill?
We are partnering with a leading enterprise organization to hire three (3) Java Full Stack Developers to support the development of advanced, enterprise-scale platforms used in cutting-edge research and data-driven initiatives.
This is a high-impact engineering role within a collaborative, forward-thinking team building modern applications that support complex data environments.
Location & Schedule:
- Primarily Remote
- Onsite once per month in Worcester, MA (may be short notice)
- Please note that candidates must be willing to travel at their own expense if not local to Worcester
Role Overview:
This is a full stack position with a strong backend focus, working primarily within the Java ecosystem (Java 18). You will contribute to building scalable, enterprise-level applications with complex integrations and high data volume.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and related technologies
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and support data processing workflows (ETL)
- Contribute to frontend development as needed (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular)
- Collaborate across teams on architecture, development, testing, and deployment
- Participate in code reviews and best practice enforcement
- Support full application lifecycle management from design to deployment
Required Qualifications:
- 4 years of hands-on Java development experience (recent versions strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in full stack development
- Strong experience with RESTful API development
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience working with scientific or data-heavy applications
- Exposure to CI/CD tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with Oracle databases
- Familiarity with bioinformatics or scientific platforms
- Exposure to Gene Data Biologics or similar tools
What Makes This Role Unique:
- Opportunity to work on high-impact platforms tied to advanced research and innovation
- Strong engineering culture focused on collaboration and clean code practices
- Exposure to enterprise-scale systems and modern tech stacks
Engagement Details:
- Contract through April 2027 with potential for extension
- Competitive hourly rates (aligned to market)
Interview Process:
- Two rounds
- Final round includes a technical coding assessment
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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If you’re a mid-level Java engineer looking to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects in a flexible environment, this is a strong opportunity to consider.