Senior Java Backend Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Java Backend Engineer
• Employment: Contract
• Location: West Chester, PA
• Experience: 8+ years

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable web, enterprise, and AI-powered applications. You will lead end-to-end backend system design on cloud-native architectures, develop with Java and Spring Boot using microservices patterns, and integrate Generative AI solutions such as RAG, LLMs, and Knowledge Graphs. You will also collaborate with frontend teams and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable backend systems for enterprise and web applications
• Develop robust and maintainable Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices patterns
• Implement and integrate Generative AI solutions, including RAG, LLMs, and Knowledge Graphs
• Build and maintain cloud-native architectures on modern cloud platforms
• Lead end-to-end development efforts and collaborate with frontend teams (Angular)
• Manage end-to-end deployment pipelines and ensure reliability, security, and performance
• Conduct code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Identify and implement performance optimizations and architectural improvements

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot framework
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems
• Proficiency in designing and building REST APIs and event-driven architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL, and both relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Work on scalable enterprise and Generative AI-powered backend systems
• Lead full-stack collaboration and end-to-end system design and deployment