Senior Java Backend Engineer - Microservices & Cloud

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop enterprise-scale backend applications that process high data volumes. The role focuses on Java 17/Spring Boot microservices, with SQL Server/Oracle, Kafka, and cloud technologies, plus React and test automation.

Ideal candidates have strong backend skills, open to OpenShift/Kubernetes, and can collaborate across teams to deliver robust services and enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Good experience with Kafka.
• 3+ years of SQL development (SQL Server/Oracle).
• Experience with React, Cloud technologies, and Test Automation.
• Strong backend development experience (Java, services, databases).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java 17/Spring Boot microservices.
• Build scalable backend solutions using SQL Server, Oracle, Kafka, and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and execute automated testing strategies.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Support the development of new microservices and enterprise applications.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

Kafka

SQL Development

React

Cloud technologies

Test Automation

Backend development

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in designing and developing enterprise-scale applications that process high volumes of data. The ideal candidate will be a backend-focused Java engineer with hands-on experience in microservices, databases, cloud technologies, and event-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java 17/Spring Boot microservices.
Build scalable backend solutions using SQL Server, Oracle, Kafka, and cloud technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Develop and execute automated testing strategies.
Take ownership of assigned tasks and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
Support the development of new microservices and enterprise applications.

Required Skills

10+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Java 17 and Spring Boot microservices.
Good experience with Kafka.
3+ years of SQL development (SQL Server/Oracle).
Experience with React, Cloud technologies, and Test Automation.
Strong backend development experience (Java, services, databases).
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

OpenShift and/or Kubernetes experience.

Interview Process
Technical Interview
50-minute Karat Assessment
Client Interview (upon successful completion of the first two rounds)