Java Developer (Backend)

September 18, 2026

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Java Developer 100% RemotePosition OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesApplication Development<ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices</li><li>Build scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot and related frameworks</li><li>Enhance and modernize existing applications while maintaining system stability and performance</li><li>Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established best practices</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production issues</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and performance improvements</li><li>Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to development standards</li></ul>Microservices & Integration<ul><li>Develop and support distributed microservices-based applications</li><li>Design and implement integrations across internal and external systems</li><li>Collaborate on API design, service communication patterns, and scalability initiatives</li><li>Support event-driven and asynchronous processing workflows where applicable</li></ul>Testing & Quality<ul><li>Develop unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and maintainability</li><li>Participate in debugging, root cause analysis, and defect remediation activities</li><li>Support CI/CD and deployment activities across development environments</li><li>Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to application security standards</li></ul>Collaboration & Delivery<ul><li>Work closely with product owners, analysts, architects, and engineering teams</li><li>Assist with technical estimation, planning, and delivery execution</li><li>Document technical designs, workflows, and implementation details</li><li>Mentor junior developers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience</li><li>5 years of hands-on Java development experience within enterprise environments</li><li>Strong experience with:<ul><li>Java 11 </li><li>Spring Boot</li><li>Spring MVC</li><li>REST API development</li><li>Microservices architecture</li><li>SQL and relational databases</li></ul></li><li>Experience with:<ul><li>JPA/Hibernate</li><li>Git/version control</li><li>Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito</li><li>Debugging and performance troubleshooting</li></ul></li><li>Strong understanding of:<ul><li>Object-oriented programming principles</li><li>Multithreading and concurrency</li><li>Software development lifecycle methodologies</li><li>Secure coding practices</li></ul></li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with Kafka or event-driven architecture</li><li>Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes</li><li>Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Experience with Spring Cloud or distributed systems tooling</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li><li>Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL technologies</li><li>Understanding of scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization techniques</li><li>Knowledge of OWASP security principles and API security best practices </li></ul>

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