Senior Java Backend Architect - Spring, Cloud, Kubernetes

team.blue; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

team.blue is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a cross-functional, agile team and contribute to designing scalable, secure services. You will collaborate with product owners and engineers to translate business needs into robust solutions, shaping architecture decisions and ensuring code quality.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on high availability, SaaS/PaaS considerations, and modern tooling like Docker and Kubernetes, with strong emphasis on testing and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on Java programming.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of object-oriented programming principles (OOP, OOD, SOLID), algorithms, data structures and design patterns.
• Proven experience with Java frameworks, with emphasis on Spring.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to high availability solutions and SaaS/PaaS models.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes containers and components.
• Ability to use AI tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring architecture and code quality.
• Fluency in Italian (written/spoken) and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile cross-functional team, working with the product owner to outline products and strategies.
• Design application architectures and establish technical solutions for the provided services.
• Work closely with other software engineers in a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security requirements.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in development processes and technologies.

Skills

Java development

OOP

Spring framework

Automated testing

SQL / RDBMS

Docker / Kubernetes

High availability

AI tools

Italian language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Helm charts

PHP frameworks

Job description

team.blue is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a cross-functional, agile team and contribute to designing scalable, secure services. You will collaborate with product owners and engineers to translate business needs into robust solutions, shaping architecture decisions and ensuring code quality.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on high availability, SaaS/PaaS considerations, and modern tooling like Docker and Kubernetes, with strong emphasis on testing and security.