Java Backend Developer

Photon; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Alpharetta is seeking an experienced Java Developer with over 5 years of proven experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, knowledge of design patterns, and extensive experience with Kafka and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. This role involves designing RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability and security, and collaborating within an Agile team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience as a Java Developer.
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design and Java frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful projects utilizing Java programming.
• Develop and design RESTful APIs ensuring security and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Java programming

Object-oriented design principles

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Summary

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Java Developer with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Java programming language, object-oriented design principles, design patterns and Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Spring Cloud Stream, or others commonly used in enterprise-level applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, including topics, producers, consumers, brokers, and stream processing.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and event‑driven architecture, particularly in the context of Kafka.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with databases, both relational databases and non‑relational database such as MySQL and MongoDB and writing optimized queries.
• Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, ensuring security and scalability.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern CI/CD development tools.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).