JAVA Backend Developer

San Leandro, CA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 21 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
On-site
$50 - $60/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • backend
  • api
  • ai
  • devop
  • kafka

Summary

Java Backend API Developer

Location: San Leandro CA/Onsite

Backend API Developer Job Description Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Backend API Developer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java/Spring Boot, cloud-native architectures, containerization, event-driven systems, and CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend microservices.
  • Build scalable, resilient, and secure API-driven applications.
  • Develop event-driven solutions using messaging platforms such as Kafka.
  • Design and implement API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
  • Create and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and optimized queries.
  • Deploy and manage applications in cloud and Kubernetes environments.
  • Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached to improve performance.
  • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product Owners, and Architects in Agile teams.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and production support.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline automation and platform observability.

Required Experience

  • 5 10+ years of backend application development experience.
  • Proven experience building enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.
  • Experience with cloud-native deployments and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability patterns.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Enterprise Platforms.
  • Knowledge of API management platforms such as Apigee.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and performance optimization.
  • Exposure to AI/ML-enabled platforms and modern cloud services.
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  • Dice Id: 10114281
  • Position Id: 9100217
  • Posted 21 hours ago
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