Senior Java Backend Engineer / Microservices Developer

Remote • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract Independent
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No Travel Required
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Remote
$50 - $55/hr
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Skills

  • Oracle
  • Apache Cassandra
  • Dynatrace
  • Java
  • Microservices
  • Splunk
  • Spring Framework

Summary

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Engineer / Microservices Developer

Location: Remote

Experience: 10 Years

Employment Type: Contract


Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in Java-based microservices architecture and distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have a solid development background, hands-on experience with event-driven systems, and a deep understanding of application performance, monitoring, and scalability.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and optimize APIs and backend services for high-performance applications
  • Work with distributed data systems including Apache Cassandra (DSE) and Oracle
  • Develop and implement event-driven architectures using messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, etc.)
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance in production environments
  • Troubleshoot application issues using logs, metrics, and monitoring tools
  • Integrate observability tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, and Dynatrace for performance monitoring
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions
  • Take ownership of production issues and provide timely resolutions

Required Skills (Must Have)

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot
  • Experience building Microservices Architecture
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven systems and messaging platforms
  • Experience with Apache Cassandra (DSE) and/or Oracle DB
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
  • Experience with monitoring & observability tools:
    • Splunk
    • AppDynamics
    • Dynatrace
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Understanding of distributed systems and system design

 

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  • Dice Id: 90915884
  • Position Id: 8952905
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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