Java Backend developer

Tata Consultancy Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Java Backend Developer with hands-on Kotlin to design, implement, and optimize high‑performance backend services and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures, mentor junior engineers, and drive code quality through automated tests and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.

Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern testing tools

Qualifications

• Expertise with Java/J2EE and Spring Boot; hands-on Kotlin experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with JSON and web service technologies.
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL) including Oracle/DB2, Cassandra, Couchbase.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD tools (Selenium, REST Assured, Cucumber, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Git).
• Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA/Rally) and software testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability under high load.
• Implement code quality, testing, and deployment automation best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to improve engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement lasting fixes.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate new tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Kotlin

Spring Boot

REST APIs

JSON

Web services

Distributed systems

Algorithms

OOP

SQL

NoSQL

Selenium

REST Assured

Cucumber

Jenkins

Nexus

Maven

Git

JIRA

Rally

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Title

Java Backend Developer (with hands‑on in Kotlin)

Job Description

Expertise with Java/J2EE, Springboot, Kotlin, building RESTful APIs, thorough understanding of JSON, web service technologies, and data structure fundamentals.
Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
Confirmed experience with object‑oriented design and coding across multiple languages.
Knowledge of Agentic AI, code quality parameters, and GIT branching concepts.
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle/DB2, Cassandra, Couchbase).
Knowledge of automated testing concepts using Selenium, REST Assured, Cucumber and CI/CD practices with tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, GIT.
Expertise in agile lifecycle management tools (JIRA/Rally) and software testing standards, methods, and conventions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring smooth operation under high load.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluate new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 a year