Java Software Engineer

Java Backend Developer (Java 17/21, Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka)📍 Location: Edison, NJ🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite💼 Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C/1099)🗓 Experience Required: 7+ YearsWe are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join our team in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Reactive Programming (WebFlux), Microservices, and Apache Kafka, with experience building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.Required Skills7+ years of Java development experience.Expert-level knowledge of Java 17/21 (Records, Sealed Classes, Pattern Matching, Enhanced Switch Expressions).Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.Experience developing Reactive applications using Spring WebFlux & Project Reactor.Strong expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs.Extensive experience with Microservices Architecture.Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Event-Driven Architecture).Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.Experience participating in code reviews and following clean coding best practices.Preferred SkillsMongoDBOracle DatabaseAWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS)OpenShiftKubernetesHelmHarnessGit & BitbucketGitHub CopilotGradleKibanaJIRALightspeedResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot.Build high-performance reactive applications using Spring WebFlux.Design and develop secure REST APIs.Develop event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams.Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.Contribute to CI/CD and continuous improvement initiatives.Important100% Onsite role in Edison, NJOnly W2 candidates are eligible.Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience.If your experience aligns with the above requirements, we'd love to connect!