Java Backend Developer

Cloud Space LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Java Backend Developer in California. The role requires 9+ years of Core Java experience and involves product design, troubleshooting, and leading programming tasks. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with frameworks like Spring and Microservices. The position offers a contract employment type at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of Core Java backend development experience required.
• Experience with Kafka and Rabbit MQ is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex product design and troubleshooting.
• Leads system design, program logic, and testing.
• Troubleshoots complex problems in development and production.

Skills

Core Java backend development

Kafka

Rabbit MQ

PL/SQL

REST API

Spring

Microservices

Hibernate

Veracode

Agile

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

JUnit

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

This range is provided by Cloud Space LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $52.00/hr

Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Location: San Leandro, CA (Local or nearby states)
Years of experience needed: 9+ years of Core Java

Technical Skills

• 9+ Years of Core Java backend development experience
• Kafka
• Rabbit MQ
• PL/SQL
• REST API
• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate
• Static code scanning tools: Veracode, BlackDuck
• Agile, test‑driven development
• API and framework development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good To Have

• PCF
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows
• Build, deploy and test automation tools: Ant, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, TeamCity, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• CI/CD pipelines and Bamboo
• OOA/OOD, distributed systems/software, real‑time processing, relational database systems
• Demonstrated experience working with core business logic within applications
• Certifications are a plus

Job Duties / Requirements for the Position

• Performs product design & troubleshooting exercises of extremely high complexity requiring extensive research and analysis.
• Leads system design and specification development, program logic and flow‑charting, testing, debugging, and documentation; making complex design choices for development teams.
• Leads complex programming tasks, reviewing development tasks and documentation; provides analysis of problems and recommends solutions.
• Key contributor in client/technology interactions in the development of technology solutions.
• Interfaces with Enterprise Architecture and Application Security teams on strategic designs and initiatives.
• Leads troubleshooting of complex problems in development and production environments, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology; IT Services and IT Consulting

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