Backend Developer

Job Summary Overview We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture. This role is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting highly scalable backend services and APIs that power enterprise applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with deep technical knowledge, cloud experience, and a passion for building secure, resilient, and high-performing applications. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Front-End Developers, DevOps, and Platform teams to deliver reliable business solutions while driving modernization initiatives and engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot. Develop cloud-native microservices following modern software architecture principles and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in system architecture, application design, and technical planning sessions. Build secure, reliable, and high-performance services that support enterprise-scale applications. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Azure DevOps. Integrate applications with databases, messaging systems, and third-party services. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions. Optimize application performance, scalability, resiliency, and observability. Conduct peer code reviews and promote clean coding standards, secure development practices, and software quality. Support application modernization initiatives, cloud migration efforts, and technical debt reduction. Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across development teams. Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, testing, documentation, and software delivery. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. 7+ years of experience developing enterprise backend applications. Strong experience with Java 17 or later. Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring ecosystem technologies. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture. Experience working with Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud platforms. Experience with Azure services including: Azure App Services Azure SQL Database Azure Service Bus Azure API Management Application Insights Azure Monitor Experience with Git, Azure DevOps Repos, pull requests, and branching strategies. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Strong knowledge of SQL databases, data modeling, and application integration patterns. Experience troubleshooting complex enterprise applications and distributed systems. Understanding of application scalability, resiliency, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization. Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development teams. Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding and testing solutions. Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Docker containerization. Experience with Kubernetes (AKS preferred). Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus. Experience building cloud-native enterprise applications. Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, insurance, or other highly regulated industries. Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), OWASP principles, and application security best practices. Experience with application monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Familiarity with sustainable coding practices and performance-efficient system design. Technical Skills Java 17+ Spring Boot Spring Framework RESTful APIs Microservices Architecture Microsoft Azure Azure App Services Azure SQL Azure Service Bus Azure API Management Application Insights Azure DevOps Git CI/CD Pipelines SQL Databases Docker Kubernetes (AKS) Event-Driven Architecture Messaging Platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus) Agile / Scrum GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools Pay: $80.00 - $88.00 per hour Work Location: In person