Java Backend Developer (Test-Driven Development)

Insight Global; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer in Pasadena, CA to design, build, and optimize backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. You will create robust RESTful APIs, work with event-driven architectures, and deploy on AWS.

The role involves collaborating with front-end teams, applying CI/CD practices, and integrating AI agent workflows for automated backend processes. The candidate should have 8+ years in Java development, strong AWS knowledge,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for back-end development.
• Proven experience with RESTful API development, microservices architecture, and event-driven architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks for back-end, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of Git and Agile development environments.
• Experience with AI agent workflows and tool integration in backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions for scalable applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to build interactive UIs.
• Work with AWS cloud services to deploy and manage scalable applications.
• Use build tools for efficient development and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy new features.
• Perform code reviews and uphold best practices in code quality and architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues with high performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to improve performance and scalability.
• Leverage AI agents and LLM APIs to automate backend workflows.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

AWS cloud

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Agile

Testing

SQL

NoSQL

GraphQL

AI Agent Workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

PostgreSQL

GraphQL

AWS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer with a strong emphasis on back-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have primary expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Event-driven systems. The candidate should also be comfortable working in an AI-augmented environment where agents and LLM-powered tools are part of the everyday engineering workflow. Familiarity with AWS cloud technologies and build tools is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Develop robust, high-performance RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions to support scalable applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to build interactive UIs
• Work with AWS cloud services to deploy and manage scalable applications.
• Use build tools for efficient development and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features and enhancements.
• Perform code reviews, and ensure best practices in code quality, architecture, and design.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies to improve application performance and scalability.
• Leverage AI agents and LLM APIs to automate and enhance backend workflows and distributed systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for back-end development.
• Proven experience with RESTful API development, microservices architecture, and event-driven architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and practices for back-end.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of version control tools, particularly Git.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with AI agent workflows, including tool calling and multi-step task orchestration within backend systems.
• Key Skills: Java, Java Spring Boot, Kafka / Message Queue, Event Driven Architecture, AWS-Cloud Computing, Unit Test Framework, E2E Framework, Postgres, Microservice Architecture, GraphQL, AI Agent Workflows Experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) or time tracking systems
• Background in companies like Workday, Oracle, Paychex, or similar
• Familiarity with time classification and payroll integration
• Experience with generative AI APIs, or intelligent automation workflows.