Java UI Developer - Houston, TX (ST) Jobs in Houston, TX at Top Level Recruiter

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Java Frontend Developer to build and maintain user-facing applications with modern Java-based frameworks and web technologies. The role requires strong expertise in frontend development, UI/UX best practices, and the ability to collaborate with backend developers and designers to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Develop responsive, high-performance, and user-friendly web applications.

·        Build frontend applications using Java frameworks (JavaFX, Vaadin, Spring MVC with JSP/Thymeleaf, or similar).

·        Integrate frontend components with backend services and APIs.

·        Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following industry best practices.

·        Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional applications.

·        Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.

·        Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure quality.

·        Stay updated with the latest frontend and Java ecosystem trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong programming experience with Java (J2EE/Java 8+).

Experience in Java-based UI frameworks (JavaFX, Vaadin, or similar).

Proficiency in web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript.

Experience with modern frontend libraries/frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js (in addition to Java frameworks).

Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML integration.

Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Good to Have:

Experience with Spring Boot for full-stack integration.

Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.

Familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, Jasmine, Jest, etc.).

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).