Backend Java Developer - Spring Boot & AWS Microservices

Compunnel, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Backend Java Developer in Pasadena to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices with Java and Spring Boot.

You will build RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and event-driven systems leveraging Kafka and AWS in a cloud-native environment. The role requires 8+ years of Java backend experience, strong AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and a solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of Java backend experience.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices experience.
• Event-driven architectures with Kafka.
• Hands-on AWS cloud and cloud-native deployments.
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL).
• Git and modern version-control workflows.
• Agile software development experience.
• Experience with AI agent workflows and LLM-powered backends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services with Java and Spring Boot.
• Build high-performance RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Develop cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate backend services.
• Develop containerized apps with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Create CI/CD pipelines and automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Integrate AI agents and LLM APIs to automate backend workflows.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and design sessions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Kafka

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Agile

AI agent workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Backend Java Developer in Pasadena to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices with Java and Spring Boot.

You will build RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and event-driven systems leveraging Kafka and AWS in a cloud-native environment. The role requires 8+ years of Java backend experience, strong AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and a solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases.