Senior Java Developer

CloudDevs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudDevs is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our internal team with a remote work model for candidates based in the United States or New Jersey. The role involves designing and maintaining Java backends using Spring Boot, developing REST APIs, and ensuring scalable, resilient systems with a focus on security and compliance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience with Java, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior developers. Knowledge of AWS and integration with AI services is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Java Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java 11+ (preferably 17+) and frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Experience consuming and integrating external APIs (REST/JSON).
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the Java backend (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).
• Develop and optimize REST APIs to support the Angular frontend and external services.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to infrastructure automation in AWS.

Skills

Java 11+

Spring Boot

REST API design

Database systems (SQL and NoSQL)

AWS

Problem-solving

Debugging skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our internal team on a REMOTE work model from anywhere in the EU.

• Design, develop, and maintain the Java backend (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).
• Develop and optimize REST APIs to support the Angular frontend and external services.
• Integrate with AI/ML services exposed via REST at a later stage (OpenAI, Ollama, vLLM, Hugging Face, etc.).
• Ensure scalability, performance, and resilience in hybrid architectures (cloud + on‑premises).
• Implement secure handling of sensitive data, respecting privacy and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• Optimize persistence and queries in relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL databases.
• Design monitoring, logging, and error-handling mechanisms for production systems.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to infrastructure automation in AWS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Java Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java 11+ (preferably 17+) and frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of REST API design and integration.
• Experience with database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Experience consuming and integrating external APIs (REST/JSON).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Good knowledge of security best practices (authentication, authorization, encryption).
• Ability to mentor and support junior developers.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating with AI/ML services (e.g., OpenAI, Ollama).
• Knowledge of Python (for collaboration with AI Engineers).
• Familiarity with Angular (basic knowledge for collaboration with frontend).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with enterprise deployments (on‑premises + offline mode).
• Knowledge of advanced AWS services.

Ideal Profile

• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work autonomously and take technical ownership.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and capable of leading backend-related decisions.
• Strong communicator, especially when working with AI and frontend teams.
• Pragmatic mindset - balances best practices with delivering value quickly.
• Curious about new technologies and eager to learn about AI integration.