Senior Java Backend Developer

Job Title:

Senior Java Backend Developer

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Experience:

9+ years

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to build and support microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka. You will develop APIs, process real-time events, and deploy applications using modern DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build Kafka producers and consumers for real-time event processing
• Secure applications using Spring Security and JWT
• Write and optimize SQL queries and fix database issues
• Deploy applications using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Run performance tests using JMeter or Gatling
• Integrate Generative AI / LLM features into backend services

Required Skills

• Core Java
• Spring Boot and Microservices
• Apache Kafka
• Spring Security and JWT
• SQL (including window functions)
• Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong coding and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• JMeter or Gatling
• Generative AI / LLM experience
• Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)