Senior Java Backend Developer- 7+ yrs- Tampa, Florida- Onsite

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer with 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and supporting scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently across the complete software development lifecycle — from requirements refinement to deployment and post-production support. Lead backend development using Java and Spring ecosystem. Design and develop reactive applications using Spring WebFlux. Develop and maintain distributed systems using Kafka for event-driven architecture. Work with Cassandra and SQL databases for data modeling and optimization.Participate in requirement discussions and provide technical solutions. Perform end-to-end testing and ensure high-quality deliverables. Manage build, deployment, and production support activities. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with minimal supervision. Follow best practices in code quality, security, and performance optimization. Strong expertise in Java, Experience with Spring Framework & Spring Boot, Hands-on experience with Spring WebFlux (Reactive Programming), Experience working with Apache Kafka, Strong knowledge of Cassandra, Proficiency in SQL, Experience in End-to-End Testing, Understanding of microservices architecture. Strong debugging and performance tuning skills. Maven, GIT, Jenkins, Apache storm (good to have for real-time data stream processing), Exposure to cloud platforms.