Remote Java Backend Engineer — Spring, REST & AWS

Swartek Corporation; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartek Corporation seeks a Backend Developer to design and build Java/J2EE applications using REST/JSON, Spring, and SpringBoot. You will contribute to web-based solutions, participate in Agile processes, and support production alongside a proactive team.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE, REST/JSON, and AWS experience, plus Git, Maven, and modern IDE proficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong Java/J2EE experience with RESTful services.
• Hands-on Spring, SpringBoot, Spring MVC, and JPA.
• Proficient in JSON/XML, and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Experience with GIT and GitHub/Bitbucket workflows.
• Familiarity with Maven build tool and IDEs like VS Code/IntelliJ.
• Database design and SQL querying experience.
• Experience with AWS services and microservices.
• Experience with API documentation and unit testing.
• Production support and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java/J2EE web applications using REST/JSON and Spring/SpringBoot.
• Design and implement software to meet business requirements.
• Follow Agile life cycle and create design docs.
• Provide production support and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

J2EE

JSON/XML

GIT

Maven

SQL databases

Unit testing

Production support

AWS

AI coding assistants

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

VS Code

IntelliJ

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Swartek Corporation seeks a Backend Developer to design and build Java/J2EE applications using REST/JSON, Spring, and SpringBoot. You will contribute to web-based solutions, participate in Agile processes, and support production alongside a proactive team.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE, REST/JSON, and AWS experience, plus Git, Maven, and modern IDE proficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing improvement are expected.