Senior Java Backend Engineer – Onsite (Reading, PA) Contract

NextPath Career Partners; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPath Workforce Solutions is seeking a Sr. Java Software Developer to join a client team in Reading, PA. This is an onsite, contract role focused on backend systems, database design, and scalable architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of full-stack Java experience, proficiency with Spring/Spring-MVC, RESTful APIs, and relational databases. Knowledge of SaaS environments and cloud platforms is highly valued, with collaboration and mentoring skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of full-stack Java development experience
• Proficiency in React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring/Spring-MVC, myBatis, RESTful APIs
• Experience with relational database design and complex SQL queries
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in SaaS or startup environments
• Knowledge of SaaS platforms in cloud environments
• Understanding of modern software design frameworks and architecture principles
• Knowledge of AI/machine learning/data science (preferred, not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of backend systems and design relational database schemas for scalable, maintainable solutions
• Contribute to frontend design collaborating with product owners and UX/UI designers
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices
• Review code and deliverables from team members, providing mentorship
• Support the full product lifecycle—develop, test, release, and support—aligned with Agile principles
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs
• Participate in design reviews and ensure alignment across teams
• Write automated tests, implement CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshoot production issues
• Document systems, architecture, and processes for knowledge sharing
• Evaluate and interview candidates to support hiring efforts
• Research and adopt emerging development tools and frameworks
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring effective teamwork in cross-functional environments

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring-MVC

RESTful APIs

React

Angular

jQuery

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SQL

MyBatis

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

MyBatis

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

NextPath Workforce Solutions is seeking a Sr. Java Software Developer to join a client team in Reading, PA. This is an onsite, contract role focused on backend systems, database design, and scalable architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of full-stack Java experience, proficiency with Spring/Spring-MVC, RESTful APIs, and relational databases. Knowledge of SaaS environments and cloud platforms is highly valued, with collaboration and mentoring skills essential for success.