Senior Java Backend Developer | Mountain View, CA | Long term

Job Role: Senior Java Backend Developer

Location: Mountain View, CA

Job type: Contract

A Senior Java Backend Developer who excels at building scalable, high-performance backend systems using modern Java frameworks. The ideal candidate has strong coding skills, experience in microservices architecture, and a problem-solving mindset. You should be capable of designing efficient backend logic, integrating with distributed systems, and proactively communicating with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement microservices-based solutions, ensuring clear service boundaries and efficient communication.
• Write optimized and clean code following coding standards and best practices.
• Define and enforce code review processes to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Create unit test cases and perform integration testing to ensure high code reliability.
• Integrate with event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Monitor, debug, and maintain backend systems using tools such as Splunk.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Cloud Build, and Terraform.
• Work with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Communicate actively with clients and team members to clarify requirements and deliver solutions effectively.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance development speed and productivity.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java / J2EE development.
• Strong command of Spring Boot, Spring Security, and microservices design principles.
• Experience in integrating and managing event-driven systems using Apache Kafka.
• Solid understanding of SQL and exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with GitHub, branching strategies, and version control workflows.
• Experience with Splunk or other monitoring/logging tools for application observability.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and deployment practices.
• Comfort with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Cloud Build, and Terraform.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration using Kubernetes.

Desirable Skills

• Proactive mindset with strong ownership of deliverables.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous learning attitude and openness to adopting new tools and technologies.

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