Senior Java Backend Engineer | Spring Boot & REST

TechDigital Group; New York (NY); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TechDigital Group in New York, NY is seeking a senior backend developer to contribute to backend services and web applications. You will design, implement, and test components, collaborates with frontend teams, and ensure system stability and performance.

The role requires strong Java fundamentals, Spring Framework experience, REST API work, and a solid understanding of web architectures. 4–8+ years of experience and Linux proficiency are expected.

Competenze

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering qualification.
• 4–8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Mansioni

• Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
• Participates in technical design discussions with senior engineers and architects.
• Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
• Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications.
• Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within timelines.
• Collaborates in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.
• Maintains and improves existing systems ensuring stability and reliability.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously develops technical expertise and stays up to date with modern technologies.

Conoscenze

Java basics

Spring Framework

REST APIs

React

Web architecture

SQL

Git

Maven/Gradle

Unit testing

Agile

Linux

4–8+ years

Formazione

BS/MS in CS

Strumenti

Docker

CI/CD

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Role responsibilities and key accountabilities: · Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications. · Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices. · Participates in technical design discussions and collaborates with senior engineers and architects. · Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components. · Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications. · Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within agreed timelines. · Collaborates effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers. · Maintains and improves existing systems while ensuring stability and reliability. · Builds positive relationships within the team and contributes to a collaborative environment. · Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Continuously develops technical expertise and stays up to date with modern technologies and frameworks. Essential skills · Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred) including core concepts (collections, concurrency, memory management). · Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x. · Experience building and consuming REST APIs. · Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services. · Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication. · Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL). · Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle). · Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code reviews. · Familiar with Agile development practices. · Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments. · 4–8+ years of software engineering experience. Other desirable skills: · Experience with JSF / JSP applications and legacy UI technologies. · Familiarity with modern frontend practices and component-based architectures. · Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing practices. · Exposure to Docker / containerization. · Basic understanding of distributed systems. · Familiarity with Spring ecosystem tooling. · Knowledge of financial systems or trading platforms is a plus. Educational background · BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering qualification.