Backend Java Developer

Weekday (YC W21); New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity or bonus

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment in NYC

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) is seeking a talented Backend Java Developer to join our growing engineering team in New York City. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs powering mission-critical applications in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role focuses on Java backend development with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and relational databases, and offers growth opportunities within a top NYC tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of Backend Java development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and OO principles
• Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs
• Relational databases and SQL optimization
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software practices
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and cross-functional teams
• Develop high-performance, secure, and reliable backend services that power business growth

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL optimization

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Multithreading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Location: New York City, NY

Salary Range: $150,000 – $250,000 (Base)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Backend Java Developer to join our growing engineering team in New York City. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that power mission-critical applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop high-performance, secure, and reliable backend services that support business growth.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend challenges, optimizing distributed systems, and building scalable applications in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in Backend Java Development
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming principles
• Experience building scalable backend applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or similar Java frameworks
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, along with SQL optimization
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Experience building high-availability and fault-tolerant systems
• Interest in cloud-native technologies and modern backend architecture

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $250,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Competitive equity or bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment in New York City