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The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .\nThis role involves developing robust microservices, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems, and optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot .\nBuild and manage microservices-based architecture ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.\nDevelop RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend applications and external services.\nArchitect and optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.\nDeploy, monitor, and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .\nImplement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments in cloud environments.\nCollaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.\nOptimize database interactions and ensure efficient data processing.\nImplement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions for performance improvements.\nEnsure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing.\nTroubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability.\nStay updated with the latest backend and cloud technologies and best practices.\nKey Requirements\n3–7 years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot .\nStrong expertise in Microservices architecture and distributed systems.\nExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs .\nHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub).\nStrong understanding of cloud-native application development .\nExperience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.\nProficiency in relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases .\nStrong knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and system design .\nExperience with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API security).\nFamiliarity with message queues/streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub).\nExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\nNice-to-Have Skills\nExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExposure to event-driven architecture and reactive programming.\nKnowledge of API Gateway and service mesh concepts.\nExperience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver).\nFamiliarity with GraphQL .\nUnderstanding of performance tuning and optimization techniques .\nCompensation, Benefits and Duration\nMinimum Compensation: USD 44,000\nMaximum Compensation: USD 154,000\nCompensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.\nMedical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.\nThis position is available for independent contractors\nNo applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post","company":"Photon","rawCompany":"photon","city":"Springfield","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:19:46.591Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Backend Developer (Java) - Springfield","description":"Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot):-\n\nWe are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Backend Developer who is deeply hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture . 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