Java Backend Developer -W2 Contract

Phoenix, AZ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Java
  • Backend Development
  • Microservices
  • Spring Framework
  • SQL
  • Financial Services
  • MySQL
  • GitHub
  • Kubernetes
  • Agile

Summary

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience building scalable, high-performance applications. Candidates with the financial services domain will be highly preferred. Local candidates will receive priority consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java

  • Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices

  • Work closely with front-end developers, product teams, and stakeholders

  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

  • Write clean, efficient, and testable code

  • Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies

  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues

  • Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 9+ years of experience in Java backend development

  • Strong experience with Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture

  • Experience in building REST APIs and backend systems

  • Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)

  • Experience with Kafka or messaging systems

  • Familiarity with AWS or cloud platforms

  • Strong understanding of data structures, OOP, and design patterns

  • Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong background in Financial Services / Banking domain

  • Experience working in high-volume, transaction-based systems

  • Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with reactive programming (Spring WebFlux)

  • Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT)

  • Exposure to monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus)

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment

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  • Dice Id: 91127083
  • Position Id: 8918604
  • Posted 1 day ago
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