Senior Java Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

AKTRA INC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AKTRA INC seeks a Senior Java Developer to lead backend design and delivery in McLean, VA. You will own scalable, secure services built with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AWS cloud technologies. Expect collaboration with architects and product teams to drive outcomes.

The role emphasizes event-driven systems, MongoDB, messaging, and production readiness, with a focus on security, observability, and reliability in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise backend development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise backend services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, and AMQ-based messaging.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud-native design

Architecture discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Kubernetes

MongoDB

AMQ

REST APIs

SQL

Job description

AKTRA INC seeks a Senior Java Developer to lead backend design and delivery in McLean, VA. You will own scalable, secure services built with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AWS cloud technologies. Expect collaboration with architects and product teams to drive outcomes.

The role emphasizes event-driven systems, MongoDB, messaging, and production readiness, with a focus on security, observability, and reliability in enterprise environments.