Java Backend developer

Tata Consultancy Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Java Backend Developer (hands-on with Kotlin) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features meeting business needs.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, deployment automation, and code quality in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Kotlin, with

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Kotlin.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with JSON and Web Services.
• Proficient in relational databases and SQL; exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Good understanding of data structures, OO design, and multi-language codebases.
• Familiar with code quality measures, Git branching, and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge on agentic AI concepts and modern testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and architect solutions.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement code quality, testing, and deployment automation best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate new tools.
• Work with DevOps to deploy backend services in cloud environments.
• Coordinate with frontend teams to define API contracts.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

REST APIs

JSON

SQL

NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Jenkins

Maven

Selenium

REST Assured

Cucumber

JIRA/Rally

Agile

Cloud

Tools

Nexus

Maven

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Oracle/DB2

Cassandra

Couchbase

Job description

Job DescriptionJava Backend developer (with hands-on in kotlin)

Java Backend developer (with hands-on in kotlin)
Expertise with Java/J2EE, Springboot, Kotlin,

Expertise with 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 with variety of languages
Should have knowledge on Agentic AI
Knowledge on code quality parameters and GIT branching concepts.
Knowledge on SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle/DB2, Cassandra / Couchbase).
Knowledge of Automated testing concepts using Selenium, REST Assured, Cucumber and CI/CD concepts with and exposure to tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, GIT.
Expertise in agile life-cycle management tools (JIRA/Rally), 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, evaluations 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-$125,000 a year