Senior Java Backend Engineer - Remote Spring Expert

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Training budget and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and the Spring Framework. You will architect robust APIs, ensure data integrity, and optimize performance in a remote-capable role.

Strong expertise in microservices and cloud-native development is required. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality software

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience with Java.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that are efficient, secure, and well-documented.
• Work with databases (relational and NoSQL) to design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data consistency.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and the Spring Framework. You will architect robust APIs, ensure data integrity, and optimize performance in a remote-capable role.

Strong expertise in microservices and cloud-native development is required. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality software