Senior Backend Java Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Backend Java Developer (hybrid onsite, 3 days/week)
• Focus: Java backend/architecture, API development, microservices, and solution design

Description

Lead the design and hands-on development of Java-based, API-heavy full-stack web applications with an emphasis on microservices. Architect and implement REST and SOAP service-oriented APIs, create and document low-level designs, and apply design patterns for scalable, maintainable solutions. Mentor developers, perform code reviews, and troubleshoot complex production issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of Java full-stack web applications
• Architect and develop API-heavy service-oriented and microservices-based applications (REST, SOAP)
• Produce low-level designs aligned with high-level architecture
• Create reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications
• Ensure integration between Angular front-end and back-end services
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and support internal quality assurance
• Analyze and resolve complex production issues under tight timelines
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders (Jira/Confluence)
• Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized/cloud-native deployments
• Mentor junior/mid-level developers and guide technical decisions
• Recommend improvements to architecture, performance, and security

Requirements

• 10+ years as a Full Stack Java/J2EE Developer with strong analysis, design, development, and implementation experience
• Strong backend/architecture experience with Java Spring Framework and relational databases
• REST & SOAP API development experience
• Proven expertise applying design patterns and best practices
• Strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented design
• Experience preparing technical documentation including low-level designs
• Leadership capability to coach others and drive best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues
• Experience integrating Angular and back-end services
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized/cloud-native environments

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision (20+ hours/week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (20+ hours/week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (20+ hours/week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly payroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities