Core Java Backend Developer

Quick Facts

• Location: Austin, TX
• Duration: Long Term
• Rate: $65/hr on W2

Description

Design and build backend services using Java for distributed, data-intensive systems. Develop and consume RESTful services, implement messaging and caching, and help deliver secure, compliance-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and integrate RESTful APIs
• Work with distributed systems and messaging (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
• Implement and use caching technologies
• Profile and optimize service performance
• Design and build systems that meet PCI-DSS, PII, and SOX requirements
• Work with major database technologies and cloud platforms
• Participate in unit testing and CI/CD using Gradle and Git

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven software development experience
• Strong object-oriented programming with Java
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, distributed systems, and storage
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful services
• In-depth messaging experience: SQS, SNS, and Kafka
• Service performance profiling and optimization experience
• Design/build experience for PCI-DSS, PII, and SOX-compliant systems
• In-depth database experience: Cassandra, Couchbase, MongoDB, Oracle
• Experience with software security and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with caching technologies: Redis, Hazelcast, Memcache
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes, Gradle, and Git
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced development team

Benefits

• Long-term engagement
• Hourly rate: $65/hr on W2