Java Developer (Backend)

Java Developer

100% Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications within a modern distributed environment. This individual will play a key role in building scalable backend services, enhancing existing platforms, and contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across multiple initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and deliver high-quality, maintainable code in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role requires someone who can operate independently, collaborate effectively across teams, and take ownership of features throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices

Build scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot and related frameworks

Enhance and modernize existing applications while maintaining system stability and performance

Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established best practices

Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production issues

Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and performance improvements

Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to development standards

Microservices & Integration Develop and support distributed microservices-based applications

Design and implement integrations across internal and external systems

Collaborate on API design, service communication patterns, and scalability initiatives

Support event-driven and asynchronous processing workflows where applicable

Testing & Quality Develop unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and maintainability

Participate in debugging, root cause analysis, and defect remediation activities

Support CI/CD and deployment activities across development environments

Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to application security standards

Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with product owners, analysts, architects, and engineering teams

Assist with technical estimation, planning, and delivery execution

Document technical designs, workflows, and implementation details

Mentor junior developers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

5 years of hands-on Java development experience within enterprise environments

Strong experience with: Java 11

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

REST API development

Microservices architecture

SQL and relational databases

Experience with: JPA/Hibernate

Git/version control

Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito

Debugging and performance troubleshooting

Strong understanding of: Object-oriented programming principles

Multithreading and concurrency

Software development lifecycle methodologies

Secure coding practices

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams

Preferred Qualifications Experience with Kafka or event-driven architecture

Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes

Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience with Spring Cloud or distributed systems tooling

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL technologies

Understanding of scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization techniques

Knowledge of OWASP security principles and API security best practices