Full stack Java Developer (contract)

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a team supporting a critical Home Lending application focused on mortgage servicing and early resolution processes. This application plays a key role in helping customers navigate mortgage-related solutions and is actively undergoing modernization, automation, and AI-driven enhancements.

The successful candidate will join one of three Scrum teams contributing to the platform and will help drive automation, improve deployment processes, and support the development of a sophisticated AI-enabled solution designed to streamline complex business rules and workflows.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on development, automation, research, and innovation., * Build and maintain Java-based applications and services using Spring Boot.

• Create automation solutions to improve deployment processes and business rule management.
• Develop and optimize regression testing frameworks and automation capabilities.
• Research and evaluate modern technologies, tools, and best practices to improve platform efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven capabilities into existing workflows.
• Collaborate with multiple Scrum teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute across the application stack while helping broaden the technical capabilities of the team.
• Support configuration, automation, and modernization efforts for an existing enterprise application., This role is approximately 70-80% focused on automation and process improvement, with the remainder dedicated to application development and enhancement. Key initiatives include:
• Automating deployment of business rules and configurations.
• Improving regression testing and quality assurance processes.
• Researching and implementing modern technical solutions.
• Developing a complex AI-enabled tool to automate and optimize business rule management.
• Supporting the continued evolution of an existing enterprise mortgage application.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Recent hands-on Java development experience (within the last 2 years).
• Strong experience with:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Full-stack application development
• Experience working in financial services, preferably within Mortgage, Home Lending, or Banking environments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as:
• Claude
• Devin
• Cursor
• Experience building automation solutions and deployment pipelines.
• Experience working with rules-based systems, workflow platforms, or configuration-driven applications.
• Familiarity with test automation and regression testing frameworks.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled applications or intelligent automation initiatives.