Senior Java Backend Engineer: Spring Boot, Microservices & Cloud

Valiant Technologies LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer in Atlanta, GA, for a 10-month engagement. The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and rule engines. Knowledge of Drools/Kogito, C/C++, Linux, Kubernetes, and Azure is highly valued.

Prior experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus. The candidate should demonstrate strong SQL, JPA/Hibernate, testing with JUnit/Mockito, and experience with Maven/Gradle.

Qualifications

• Strong Java backend development experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience with Drools/Kogito Rules Engine.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ programming.
• SQL, database design, joins, indexing and query optimization.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Maven/Gradle and API integrations.
• Linux environment and shell scripting.
• Kubernetes in production environments.
• Azure cloud services experience.
• AI-assisted coding tools usage experience.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

JPA/Hibernate

JUnit

Mockito

SQL

Linux

Shell scripting

Tools

Drools/Kogito

C/C++

Kubernetes

Azure

GitHub

GitHub CLI

Claude Code/OpenAI Codex

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer in Atlanta, GA, for a 10-month engagement. The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and rule engines. Knowledge of Drools/Kogito, C/C++, Linux, Kubernetes, and Azure is highly valued.

Prior experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus. The candidate should demonstrate strong SQL, JPA/Hibernate, testing with JUnit/Mockito, and experience with Maven/Gradle.