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Principal Full Stack Developer - Java, AWS

Kforce Inc
Durham, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Durham, NC that is seeking a Principal Full Stack Developer - Java, AWS. Responsibilities:

  • Define and advocate for engineering standard methodologies, design patterns, and architectural principles
  • Drive technical vision and influence product roadmaps through strategic thinking and innovation
  • Comfortable in challenging existing solutions and propose scalable, maintainable alternatives
  • Own the build of sophisticated, distributed systems ensuring reliability, performance, and security
  • Ensure alignment of architecture and leadership with organizational goals and technology standards
  • Passion for technology and can navigate the way across complex and constantly evolving landscapes by staying on top of the latest trends and thrive by sharing knowledge
  • Champion automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices for efficient delivery

Requirements

  • 8 years of software engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on software development experience with Java 11 , frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Batch and RESTful API development
  • Experience with AWS Toolsets, including but not limited to SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, Kinesis, CloudFormation
  • Proven experience in designing, building, and documenting customer facing RESTful APIs
  • Experience in Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated delivery of applications into production environments
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database management systems
  • Solid understanding of testing frameworks like Junit, Mockito, Spring Test
  • Experience in Agile methodologies (Kanban, SCRUM)
  • Excellent collaboration skills to work with multiple teams in the organization globally

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Salary : $65 - $75

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