Full Stack Java DeveloperNumber of openings: 3Location: Iselin, NJ or Charlotte, NCOnsite: 3 days a weekRate for Iselin, New Jersey: $63/hr on apex w-2Rate for Charlotte, North Carolina: $60/hr on apex w-2Contract: 6-24 months to perm (candidates must not require current or future sponsorship)Interview process: apex screening then right to a face to face interview (if they are a relo, they have to go to an local apex office)Must have: Java, React, Kafka, SQLNice to have: AI experienceRequired Qualifications5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.Strong proficiency in Java, including experience with microservices and API development.Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for backend services.Solid front-end development skills using React.Experience working with SQL Server and Redis for data storage and caching.Practical experience with Kafka for distributed messaging and streaming.Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.Experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code quality, and security.