Senior Java Backend Engineer — Cloud & Microservices

Agile Tech Labs; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Tech Labs in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Senior Java Backend/Full-Stack Engineer to design and implement scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs. The role involves cloud workloads on AWS, database design, and building robust backend systems.

You will work with Kafka/RabbitMQ, participate in CI/CD, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performance applications. Contract engagement requires strong backend and full-stack capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Experience with testing and messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.
• Build scalable and reliable backend applications.
• Design, optimize, and manage databases and SQL queries.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS.
• Implement unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews.
• Work with Kafka/RabbitMQ and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system design and integrations.
• Contribute to CI/CD, automation, and Agile development practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

AWS

CI/CD

Agile development

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Job description

Agile Tech Labs in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Senior Java Backend/Full-Stack Engineer to design and implement scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs. The role involves cloud workloads on AWS, database design, and building robust backend systems.

You will work with Kafka/RabbitMQ, participate in CI/CD, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performance applications. Contract engagement requires strong backend and full-stack capabilities.