Senior Java Backend Engineer: Spring Boot & Microservices

Job Description Location: Charlotte, NC. Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000 per year. Industry: Technology. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies. Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks. Participate in architecture discussions, system design, and technical solutioning. Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate development, code generation, debugging, documentation, and test case creation. Integrate Copilot capabilities into development workflows and engineering practices. Perform code reviews, performance optimization, and security enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, business analysts, and product owners. Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Required Skills Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, and object-oriented programming. Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and microservices architecture. Strong experience with REST APIs, JSON, and web services. Hands‑on experience with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ. Good understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and performance tuning. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Hands‑on experience using GitHub Copilot for code generation, unit testing, refactoring, and documentation. Understanding of AI-assisted software development lifecycle and developer productivity tools. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. Familiarity with version control systems like Git. Preferred Skills Exposure to Microsoft Copilot Studio or AI-powered automation solutions. Knowledge of Generative AI, LLM concepts, and prompt engineering. Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Nice to Have Certifications in Java, Cloud Technologies, or AI/Generative AI technologies. Experience working in large-scale enterprise transformation projects. Education and Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field. Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in Java, J2EE, and object-oriented programming. Benefits Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tata Consultancy Services Limited