Java Backend Developer

Java Backend EngineerLocation: Phoenix, AZ - onsite Duration: 6 months Pay Range: $40 - $45/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)Expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and KotlinStrong experience building RESTful APIsThorough understanding of JSON, Web Services, and data structuresExperience with distributed/multi-tier systems, algorithms, and relational databasesStrong Object-Oriented Design (OOD/OOP) and coding experienceKnowledge of Agentic AIUnderstanding of code quality standards and Git branching strategiesExperience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including:Oracle / DB2Cassandra / CouchbaseKnowledge of automated testing using:SeleniumREST AssuredCucumberExperience with CI/CD tools and practices, including:JenkinsNexusMavenGitExperience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA/RallyStrong understanding of software testing standards, methods, and conventionsDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design scalable solutionsOptimize backend applications for performance, scalability, and reliabilityImplement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment automationConduct code reviews and mentor junior engineersTroubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutionsEvaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to improve productivityCollaborate with DevOps teams for cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, or GCPWork with frontend teams to define API contracts and ensure seamless integrationOpportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environmentExposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologiesSupportive and collaborative work culture