Senior Backend Developer - Java & Spring Boot

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

Java 8 / 17
React
Spring Boot
microservices
Kafka
AWS

Job Details

Title: Backend Developer - Java & Spring Boot
Location: Hybrid (4 days a week) in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description/Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java 8 and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Build responsive and dynamic user interfaces using React.js, integrating seamlessly with backend services.
Develop and manage event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and asynchronous communication.
Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS, leveraging services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch for cloud-native development.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes in cloud environments.
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring timely delivery.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in software development using Java 8 and Spring Boot frameworks.
Strong proficiency in React.js for building modern, responsive web applications.
Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, including RESTful APIs and service orchestration.
Solid understanding of AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch) and experience deploying applications in cloud environments.
Practical experience with Apache Kafka for building distributed, event-driven systems.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Top 3 Skills Required
Java 8 / 17
React
Spring Boot and microservices

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