Java Backend Engineer Microservices

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain highly available, secure microservices for healthcare data exchange and platform capabilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Java/JEE, Spring Boot, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Apache Kafka, and CI/CD, plus knowledge of DevOps, application security, and infrastructure automation. You will design backend solutions and ensure security and performance across integrations.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java/JEE, Spring Boot, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Apache Kafka, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of DevOps, application security, and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and JSON-based data modeling may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java/JEE, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
• Develop secure, scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, schema evolution, partitioning, and consumer groups.
• Work with JSON for data modeling, validation, versioning, and backward compatibility.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines covering unit testing, integration testing, static analysis, and deployment automation.
• Integrate security controls such as SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, image scanning, and secrets management.
• Apply 12-Factor Application Principles, IaC, and configuration management best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable backend solutions.
• Ensure application performance, security, availability, and compliance across healthcare integrations.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring Boot

Node.js

RESTful APIs

JSON

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Security best practices

12-Factor App

IaC

Tools

Apache Kafka

SAST

DAST

IaC tooling

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $69/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are looking for an experiencedJava Backend Engineerto design, develop, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable microservices supporting healthcare data exchange and platform capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience withJava/JEE, Spring Boot, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Apache Kafka, and CI/CD, along with knowledge of DevOps, application security, and infrastructure automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices usingJava/JEE, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
• Develop secure, scalable, high-performance, and resilientRESTful APIs.
• Implement event-driven architectures usingApache Kafka, including producers, consumers, schema evolution, partitioning, and consumer groups.
• Work withJSONfor data modeling, validation, versioning, and backward compatibility.
• Build and maintainCI/CD pipelinescovering unit testing, integration testing, static analysis, and deployment automation.
• Integrate security controls such asSAST, DAST, dependency scanning, image scanning, and secrets management.
• Apply12-Factor Application Principles, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuration management best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable backend solutions.
• Ensure application performance, security, availability, and compliance across healthcare integrations.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience inJava/JEE and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience withNode.js.
• Strong knowledge ofRESTful API development and integration.
• Experience withApache Kafkaand event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding ofJSON, data validation, and versioning.
• Experience withCI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of application security practices, includingSAST and DAST.
• Understanding of12-Factor Application Principles.
• Experience withInfrastructure as Code (IaC)and Configuration Management

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.