Full Stack Java Web Developer

About the role

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Web Developer to join FIGJAM’s small, collaborative engineering team. You will work on real‑world production systems, maintaining existing web applications and delivering new features responsibly. The role involves close interaction with developers, project managers, QA and business stakeholders, with all communication in English.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing web applications built with React and Spring Boot.
• Develop new features while ensuring stability of legacy functionality.
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs between frontend and backend systems.
• Build responsive, reusable UI components using React and Material UI (MUI).
• Implement secure authentication flows using Spring Security with JWT and role‑based access control.
• Debug production issues and investigate system behavior independently.
• Write and optimise SQL queries for MySQL databases.
• Manage application state using Redux and Redux Persist.
• Participate in system design discussions and technical planning.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Contribute to UI/UX improvements and front‑end application behaviour.
• Support application deployments, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito (advantageous).

Required profile

• Strong backend experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid front‑end experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Ability to work independently on production issues and new development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience collaborating in a small, cross‑functional team.

Required skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Security
• JWT
• React
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Material UI (MUI)
• Redux & Redux Persist
• RESTful API design
• MySQL & SQL query optimisation
• JUnit
• Mockito