Java Backend Developer

Role: Java Backend Developer Location: New York NY Job Type: Full time Note: Must have 10+/yr Exp (Visa Independent) Job Description: The candidate should have strong experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot, and good to have experience working with frontend applications built using modern Angular and understanding of frontend architecture and component-based development. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend applications built using Angular (v21+). • Work with MongoDB, DB2, Snowflake, Elasticsearch for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization. • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Jenkins for automated builds and deployments. • Write unit and integration test cases, following structured testing and development practices. • Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures. • Strong knowledge of security best practices, OAuth2, JWT, and API security. • Drive technical decisions, code quality initiatives, and engineering best practices. • Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance across teams. • Troubleshoot production issues and enhance system performance and reliability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers. • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in Java development. • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and RESTful API development. • Hands-on experience with MongoDB. • Experience working with AngularJS. • Familiar with Kafka/IBM MQ or other messaging systems. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub and Jenkins. • Experience in writing unit tests and following structured testing methodologies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Practical hands-on experience working with AI. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Nice to Have • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL). • Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT). • Exposure to performance tuning and application monitoring tools."