Senior Java Developer

Jobtailor; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Piscataway, NJ is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable services using Java, Node.js, and microservices.

You will own RESTful APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments in an enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong backend engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve application performance.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and production deployments.

Skills

Java Development

Node.js Development

Microservices Architecture

REST API Development

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Spring Boot

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

MongoDB

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation Tools

Job description

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java, Node.js, and microservices architecture.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations.

Develop cloud-native applications leveraging modern architecture patterns.

Design, implement, and optimize microservices-based solutions.

Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA teams, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve application performance.

Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices.

Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and production deployments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong backend engineering expertise.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Node.js development.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and enterprise integrations.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Express.js, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable backend applications using Java and Node.js, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and RESTful API development. Proficient in cloud-native application development and familiar with CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Development
• Node.js Development
• Microservices Architecture
• REST API Development
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Backend Engineering
• Microservices Design
• API Integration
• Spring Boot
• Express.js
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Oracle
• MongoDB
• Agile Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Software Development Lifecycle
• DevOps Practices
• Enterprise Environment

Tools & Technologies

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Automation Tools