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From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.\nWe partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest-quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ doors at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.\nIf you’re passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Senior Backend Developer (Java) , you’ll help design, develop, and scale backend systems that power FreshDirect’s e-commerce and logistics platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver performant, reliable, and secure solutions that enhance the customer experience.\nDesign, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.\nBuild and optimize backend systems using Java , Kotlin , and Spring Boot .\nWork on system architecture, caching, and performance optimization.\nDevelop and maintain services integrated with GraphQL , JPA , JMS , and ActiveMQ .\nDeploy and manage containerized applications in Docker and Kubernetes environments.\nImplement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions .\nWrite and optimize queries for Oracle 12c+ , SQL , and PL/SQL databases.\nMonitor and tune performance using APM tools such as Dynatrace , AppDynamics , or New Relic .\nEnsure compliance with modern security standards and best practices.\nCollaborate with team members across New Jersey and Istanbul to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n3+ years of professional backend development experience.\nStrong proficiency in Java , J2EE , and RESTful API development.\nExperience with Kotlin , GraphQL , and Spring/Spring Boot .\nFamiliarity with caching frameworks such as Redis or Ehcache .\nExperience with Docker , Kubernetes , and Linux/Solaris .\nHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions .\nExpertise in relational databases and query optimization ( Oracle 12c+ , SQL , PL/SQL ).\nFamiliarity with APM tools ( Dynatrace , AppDynamics , or New Relic ).\nExcellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative approach.\nBonus Points For:\nExperience in e-commerce or high-transaction systems.\nFamiliarity with AWS or GCP cloud environments.\nKnowledge of front-end fundamentals ( HTML , JavaScript , CSS ) or frameworks ( React , Node.js , Ember ).\nExperience with PCI compliance and modern security standards.\nExposure to data science or machine learning .\n\nWhat We Offer\nTotal Rewards & Benefits\nCompetitive compensation , equity, and comprehensive benefits.\nPTO , Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance , and voluntary Disability coverage.\n401(k) with employer match.\nOn-site amenities including gym, cafeteria, parking, and shuttle services .\nProfessional development programs , tuition assistance, and mentorship opportunities.\n\n#LI-LG1","company":"Fresh Direct","rawCompany":"fresh direct","city":"Woodbridge","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:01.237Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Java Backend Developer","description":"About Us\nAt FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. 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