Remote Java Backend: Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka

Computer Task; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications using modern Java technologies. The role emphasizes Java 17+/21, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-native practices in a remote setting for an 11-month duration.

Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, Kafka-based messaging, and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, along with performance tuning and CI/CD participation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend or full stack software development experience.
• Expert-level Java 21 or Java 17+ development experience.
• Extensive Spring Boot experience, including Spring Data, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
• Strong experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of software design patterns and system architecture principles.
• Strong SQL skills with database performance tuning experience.
• Experience with Git, branching strategies, and CI practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java 17+/Java 21 and Spring Boot.
• Design, build, and scale microservices-based applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs and implement secure, reliable backend solutions.
• Design and support Kafka-based messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems and improve application performance.
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Participate in code reviews, CI/CD processes, and architecture discussions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

SQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

CTG is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications using modern Java technologies. The role emphasizes Java 17+/21, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-native practices in a remote setting for an 11-month duration.

Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, Kafka-based messaging, and containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, along with performance tuning and CI/CD participation.