Java Backend Developer + Redis

Saransh Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Java Backend Developer with extensive experience in backend development and strong Redis expertise. The successful candidate will design and maintain microservices, optimize Redis data structures, and ensure high-performance applications. Exceptional skills in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional Java backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Redis (caching patterns, cluster setup).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend microservices using Java.
• Implement and optimize Redis data structures.
• Produce clean and maintainable code.
• Collaborate to containerize services and automate CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot and tune application performance.

Skills

Java backend development

Redis caching patterns

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Containerization (Docker)

Orchestration (Kubernetes)

Message-driven architectures

Version control (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Details

Java Backend Developer + Redis

Duration: Longterm

Work Location: NYC/Lake Mary, FL - Locals Only

Job Description

• Design, build, and maintain backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Implement and optimize Redis data structures (caching, pub/sub, data persistence) to support low‑latency, high‑throughput use cases.
• Produce clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code (unit, integration, and performance tests).
• Collaborate with DevOps to containerize services (Docker), deploy on Kubernetes, and automate CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot, profile, and tune application performance, memory usage, and concurrency issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog grooming.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge‑sharing forums.
• Drive technical design discussions and contribute to architectural roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional Java backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Redis (caching patterns, cluster setup, replication, persistence strategies).
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with message‑driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Expertise in Git, build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, vulnerability scanning).