Java Developer

Techgene Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Techgene Solutions is seeking a Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade backend services in a modern distributed environment. You will build scalable microservices with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and relational databases, while solving production issues in an Agile team.

The role emphasizes independent ownership, collaboration across teams, and adherence to secure coding practices, testing, and DevOps awareness to deliver reliable software at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience within enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with: JPA/Hibernate, Git/version control, Unit testing with JUnit/Mockito.
• Debugging and performance troubleshooting; secure coding practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work independently in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot.
• Enhance and modernize existing applications while maintaining stability and performance.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production issues.
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and performance improvements.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to development standards.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

SQL

JPA/Hibernate

Git

JUnit/Mockito

Debugging

Multithreading

Security

Agile teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Git

JUnit/Mockito

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications within a modern distributed environment. This individual will play a key role in building scalable backend services, enhancing existing platforms, and contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across multiple initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and deliver high-quality, maintainable code in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role requires someone who can operate independently, collaborate effectively across teams, and take ownership of features throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Enhance and modernize existing applications while maintaining system stability and performance
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production issues
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and performance improvements
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to development standards

Microservices & Integration

• Develop and support distributed microservices-based applications
• Design and implement integrations across internal and external systems
• Collaborate on API design, service communication patterns, and scalability initiatives
• Support event-driven and asynchronous processing workflows where applicable

Testing & Quality

• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and maintainability
• Participate in debugging, root cause analysis, and defect remediation activities
• Support CI/CD and deployment activities across development environments
• Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to application security standards
• Work closely with product owners, analysts, architects, and engineering teams
• Assist with technical estimation, planning, and delivery execution
• Document technical designs, workflows, and implementation details
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience within enterprise environments
• Strong experience with:
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• SQL and relational databases
• Experience with:
• JPA/Hibernate
• Git/version control
• Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
• Debugging and performance troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of:
• Object-oriented programming principles
• Multithreading and concurrency
• Secure coding practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or event-driven architecture
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Spring Cloud or distributed systems tooling
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL technologies
• Understanding of scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of OWASP security principles and API security best practices