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Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Java Backend developer
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What they do
A Back End Developer or Engineer is responsible for server-side web application logic and integration of the work front-end web developers do. Usually writes web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers.
$108,895 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Java Backend developer (with hands-on in kotlin) Expertise with Java/J2EE, Springboot, Kotlin, Expertise with building RESTful APIs Thorough understanding of JSON, Web Service technologies, and data structure fundamentals Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases Confirmed experience with object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages Should have knowledge on Agentic AI Knowledge on code quality parameters and GIT branching concepts. Knowledge on SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle/DB2, Cassandra / Couchbase). Knowledge of Automated testing concepts using Selenium, REST Assured, Cucumber and CI/CD concepts with and exposure to tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, GIT. Expertise in agile life-cycle management tools (JIRA/Rally), software testing standards, methods and conventions. Roles & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs.
- Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring smooth operation under high load.
- Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluations new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.