Java Backend Engineer with Databases

Photon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer in Boston to lead the design and implementation of scalable services using Java and Spring Boot. You will own RESTful APIs, drive cloud-native deployments on AWS (EKS, Lambda), and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust features.

Ideal candidates have strong unit testing skills (JUnit/Mockito), a solid grasp of DevOps (CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and a passion for clean architecture and test-driven development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot
• Experience with AWS EKS and Lambda
• Strong CI/CD experience with Jenkins / GitHub Actions
• Unit testing with JUnit/Mockito and TDD practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate on the integration of Vue.js front-end with server-side logic.
• Write comprehensive automated unit tests (JUnit/Mockito) for features.
• Manage cloud deployments on AWS EKS and Lambda serverless logic.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines for builds, tests, and deployments.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

EKS

Lambda

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

JUnit/Mockito

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• Full-Stack Integration: Collaborate on the integration of user-facing elements developed in Vue.js with server-side logic, maintaining a seamless flow of data across the stack.
• Unit Testing & Quality: Write comprehensive, automated unit tests (using JUnit/Mockito) for every feature to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and a high level of test coverage.
• Cloud-Native Deployment: Manage and deploy containerized applications within AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and develop serverless logic using AWS Lambda.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a robust and rapid release cycle.
• API Design: Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for various internal and external service integrations.

Required Technical Skills

• Backend: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, including EKS for orchestration and Lambda for serverless computing.
• DevOps: Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Testing: Expertise in writing unit tests and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Version Control: Expert knowledge of Git for branching, merging, and pull request workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Understanding of containerization principles using Docker.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools within an EKS environment.