Java Backend Developer

Java Backend DeveloperLocation: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team supporting Intuit's next-generation financial technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based microservices, cloud-native application development, distributed systems, and API engineering. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions that power millions of customers worldwide. Intuit is a leading financial software company headquartered in Mountain View, California, known for products such as QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.Develop cloud-native applications deployed on AWS or other public cloud platforms.Collaborate with product managers, architects, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.Optimize application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.Design and implement database schemas, queries, and data access layers.Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural decisions.Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.Contribute to engineering standards, coding guidelines, and technical documentation.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.Strong proficiency in Java (Java 11/17/21).Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.Proficiency with SQL and database optimization.Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Kafka.Knowledge of GraphQL APIs.Experience with NoSQL databases.Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.Exposure to fintech, accounting, payments, tax, or financial services domains.Experience building highly available and large-scale enterprise applications.Technical SkillsJava 11/17/21Spring BootSpring FrameworkHibernate/JPAREST APIsMicroservicesKafkaPostgreSQL / MySQLAWS CloudDockerKubernetesMaven / GradleGitCI/CD PipelinesAgile/Scrum