Java Backend Database Developer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Posted 20 hours ago | Updated 20 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Java
PL/SQL
SQL
Microservices
Backend Development
Apache Kafka
Database Design
Database
Data Integrity
Systems Design
Stored Procedures
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Google Cloud
Software Engineering
Spring Framework
Software Development
Testing
Jenkins
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
GitHub
IT Management

Job Details

Java Backend Database Developer

Pittsburg, PA

Requirement is for a DB/BE Candidate with strong in Java, SQL and PL/SQL skills

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled backend-focused Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, system design, and a strong understanding of cloud-native software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Design and implement solutions deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GKE)
  • Work with distributed systems, including Google Cloud Spanner (Postgres dialect) and Confluent Kafka (or similar pub/sub tools)
  • Design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries and stored procedures (e.g., PL/SQL) to support high-performance data operations and ensure data integrity across applications.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD
  • Ensure high performance and reliability through sound software engineering practices
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to the frontend engineering team

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years' experience in software engineering from ideation to production deployment of IT solutions
  • 5+ years' experience in full software development life cycle including ideation, coding, coding standards, testing, code reviews and production deployments
  • 5+ years of experience with backend Java , Spring Boot and Microservices
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with a public cloud provider
  • 3+ years working with pub/sub tools like Kafka or similar
  • 3+ years of experience with database design/development (Postgres or similar)
  • 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience with development and deployment of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
  • Must demonstrate innovative mindset, divergent thinking, and convergent actions.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts; experience deploying services on GKE is a plus

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