Java Backend Engineer – Cloud Microservices & AWS

Momento USA; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Momento USA is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build cloud-native, microservices-based applications using Java/Spring Boot, REST/JSON APIs, and AWS. Designs, develops, and implements scalable backend services to support business requirements.

Follows Agile methodologies and drives quality through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. Embraces AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.

Qualifications

• Strong Java backend experience with Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and microservices/event-driven architecture.
• Experience with AWS services and familiarity with message broker technologies.
• Experience with API design and documentation and secure coding practices including OWASP principles and authentication/authorization patterns.
• Experience designing and performing unit, integration, automated testing and conducts code reviews.
• Proficiency in SQL with working knowledge of relational database concepts including DDL, DML, and reading/understanding stored procedures.
• Comfortable working in a GitHub-based CI/CD environment with familiarity with containerized application packaging and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify improvements to code and processes, resolve production issues, and document technical specifications and design.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, code review, and problem-solving.
• Experience with API, security, and performance testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native backend services and microservices using Java/Spring Boot.
• Design and implement REST/JSON APIs and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate in Agile teams, drive automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build scalable backend solutions for client requirements and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

JPA/Hibernate

Microservices

API design

Security (OWASP)

Testing (unit/integration)

SQL relational DB

AI-assisted development

Cloud (AWS)

React/JS frameworks

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Postman

OWASP ZAP

JMeter

Job description

Momento USA is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build cloud-native, microservices-based applications using Java/Spring Boot, REST/JSON APIs, and AWS. Designs, develops, and implements scalable backend services to support business requirements.

Follows Agile methodologies and drives quality through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. Embraces AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.