Java Backend Engineer - Local Only

Location: New York City, NY, USA / Onsite Position at Client location
Job Title: Java Backend Engineer / Application Developer – Java & Web Technologies

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer with strong expertise in modern Java development and web technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing scalable backend applications, working with relational and NoSQL databases, implementing messaging solutions, and supporting containerized application deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using modern Java technologies.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and web-based application components.
• Work with TypeScript and Python for application development and supporting services.
• Develop and optimize database queries and data models.
• Implement caching and messaging solutions using Redis and Kafka.
• Containerize applications using Docker.
• Configure and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
• Troubleshoot application issues and ensure performance, scalability, security, and code quality.

Required Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Modern Java, TypeScript, Python.
• Backend Development: Java backend development, REST APIs, web technologies, microservices.
• Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB.
• Caching: Redis.
• Messaging: Apache Kafka.
• Containerization: Docker.
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions.
• Development Practices: Git, code reviews, debugging, unit testing, and Agile methodologies.