Backend Specialist: Java/Spring Microservices on AWS

Randstad Enterprise; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a skilled Specialist to join our core engineering team. With 1–2 years of experience, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and microservices deployed on AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software powering our core products.

You will work on API design, system integration, and occasionally basic AI integrations, while maintaining code quality, participating in peer reviews, and staying current with evolving tech

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Java and Spring / Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience developing microservices architectures and RESTful Web Services.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git version control, basic unit testing (JUnit), and agile team workflows.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Build, maintain, and test reliable microservices using Java and Spring Framework.
• API & System Support: Design and integrate RESTful APIs to connect backend services with user-facing features.
• Feature Integration: Assist in integrating basic AI capabilities and basic frontend components into existing workflows.
• Code Quality & Maintenance: Write clean, readable code, participate in peer code reviews, and debug production issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior engineers, product managers, and team members to deliver features on schedule.
• Stays up to date with technology developments and participates in discussions on how these may improve the current architecture and development efficiency.

Skills

Java

Spring / Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL

Agile

Tools

Git

JUnit

Job description

Randstad is seeking a skilled Specialist to join our core engineering team. With 1–2 years of experience, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and microservices deployed on AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software powering our core products.

You will work on API design, system integration, and occasionally basic AI integrations, while maintaining code quality, participating in peer reviews, and staying current with evolving tech