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.
Java Backend Developer | Bay Area, CA We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team in the Bay Area, California . 📍 Location Bay Area, CA - Hybrid / Onsite depending on project requirements 💼 Position Java Backend Developer / Senior Java Backend Developer ⏳ Experience 5+ years of backend development experience 🔑 Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot . Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices . Develop highly available and scalable distributed systems. Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies. Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle . Work with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or Cosmos DB . Develop efficient SQL queries and perform database optimization. Implement caching solutions using Redis or similar technologies. Containerize applications using Docker and deploy/manage services using Kubernetes . Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform . Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications in development and production environments. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, design reviews, and technical documentation. Collaborate closely with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and other development teams. Follow secure coding, testing, and software engineering best practices. 🛠️ Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Core Java / Java 11+ Spring Boot / Spring Framework Microservices Architecture
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Development Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and data structures Experience with Kafka / messaging systems Strong SQL and database knowledge Experience with Git Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Experience with CI/CD and automated testing Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills
