Java Backend Engineer

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Direct line phone no must needed
We are seeking a Java Developer with experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of scalable applications and services.

This can be remote but need CST or EST. If in Kansas City, even better but just need a strong candidate. Would love about 10 years of experience. They do paired (or peer programming) so they need to be ok with that environment.


Java Backend Engineer - Job Overview


Role Purpose

• This is a backend role. Not front-end on this role.
• Backfill position to support senior developers currently focused on 2 major roadmap projects.
• Daily support responsibilities include:
  • Security applications
  • Billing applications
  • Affinity applications
  • External applications

Technical Environment & Requirements

• Languages & Frameworks :
  • Java (Legacy 1.5 / 1.8, standard Java)
  • Kotlin
  • To more modern Java code
  • Spring Framework
  • JDBC, JPA
• APIs :
  • REST APIs
  • Shared libraries (legacy and modern)
• Infrastructure :
  • AWS cloud environment - like to have
  • Kubernetes (for containerization) - like to have
  • GitLab (CI/CD pipelines preferred) - like to have
• Databases:
  • Oracle SQL

Additional Skills & Preferences

• AI knowledge related to coding tools or coding assistance
• Strong communication skills and team engagement
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies:
• Agile team with ceremonies (stand-ups, grooming, planning)
• Strong emphasis on team collaboration and pair programming
• Supportive culture with senior devs mentoring others
• Developers also assist QA engineers with pipeline automation