Java Backend Developer

Position 1:


I request you to create the Job code - Java Backend Developer

Title: Java Backend Developer with Cloud and Data Platform


Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite)


Job Description:


We are seeking a Java Backend Resource having 8+ years ofprofessional experience in backend application development, cloud engineering, and enterprise system integration with strong expertise in building, deploying, and supporting API-driven applications . The candidate must have deep hands-on experience with Java Backend, K8 Micro Services, Redis, Memcache, Cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines , along with the ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions.


This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to DevOps and Agile practices, and ownership of service quality and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput backend services and RESTful / event-driven APIs (Kafka) using Java 17+ and Spring Boot .
• Cloud-Native Deployment: Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes (K8s) environments, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Caching & Optimization: Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached to minimize database load and optimize performance.
• Event-Driven Systems: Work with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) to create asynchronous, event-driven architectures.
• Database Management: Maintain database schemas and write optimized queries for SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB) databases.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines ( ArgoCD, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevSecOps ) and monitor services using observability tools

Mandatory Technical Skills & Competencies

• Functional Domain: Good understanding of Cloud and Data Platform like Fraud Detection, Digital Banking, Data Lake Management, and Core Banking Modernization
• Language: Expertise in Java and Spring Boot framework.
• Architecture: Strong experience building, testing, and troubleshooting Microservices .
• Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) , Containerized application deployment concepts, Configuration, scaling, and environment management awareness
• Caching Technologies: Experience managing data storage/caching with Redis or Memcached .
• Database: Proficient in SQL and NoSQL database design.
• Tooling: Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools like (ArgoCD, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevSecOps) , Source control, branching strategies, merge requests, CI/CD pipeline configuration and automated deployments, Environment-based deployments and rollback strategies
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP services .
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack .
• Understanding of distributed tracing and logging .
• Cloud concepts like fundamentals, App Configuration / App Settings, Key Vault, Cache, Service Bus (queues/topics), Event driven architecture, Blob Storage, cloud security, scalability, and resiliency patterns
• Microservice Development
  • Microservice design and implementation
  • Middleware, filters, exception handling, and logging
  • Authentication and authorization (JWT/OAuth concepts)
  • Performance optimization and secure coding practices
• Agile and Collaboration Tools: Sprint planning, work item tracking, and agile delivery, Technical documentation and knowledge sharing