Java Backend Developer
LEDGENT
Loveland, United States of America
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 166KJob location
Loveland, United States of America
Tech stack
Clean Code Principles
Java
API
Agile Methodologies
Architectural Patterns
User Authentication
Automation of Tests
Azure
Program Optimization
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Github
Gradle
Monitoring of Systems
Hibernate
Industry Standard Architecture
Java Persistence API
Spring
JUnit
Linux System Administration
Maven
Enterprise Messaging Systems
MVC
Object-Relational Mapping
OAuth
Object-Oriented Software Development
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
RabbitMQ
Openid Connect
Mockito
Swagger
JSON Web Token
SQL Databases
Web Application Frameworks
Openapi
Java Application Server
Enterprise Software Applications
Postman
Spring-boot
Backend
GIT
Containerization
Solid Principles
Kubernetes
Kafka
Build Tools
Software Coding
REST
Code Restructuring
Software Version Control
Docker
Jenkins
Microservices
Job description
- Build and enhance backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java and modern frameworks
- Transform and upgrade older Java applications, including legacy frameworks, into scalable and maintainable solutions
- Improve existing systems through code optimization, refactoring, and performance tuning
- Design and implement database solutions using Oracle and ORM technologies
- Develop automated tests, including unit and integration coverage, to ensure application quality
- Apply strong object-oriented design principles, coding standards, and architectural best practices
- Collaborate with stakeholders across product, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams within Agile workflows
- Participate in technical discussions, peer reviews, and root-cause analysis for issues
- Troubleshoot and support applications in Linux-based environments
- Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing
- Maintain technical documentation related to systems, APIs, and enhancements
- Assist in production support and incident resolution when required
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to contribute to the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications. This role is suited for a professional who enjoys working on complex systems, evolving legacy platforms into modern architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take ownership of backend development efforts while also guiding less experienced engineers and promoting best practices across the team., * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java development
- Strong expertise in Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, MVC, Security, Data)
- Proven experience building RESTful services and scalable backend systems
- Background in working with and upgrading legacy Java frameworks
- Proficiency with Oracle databases, SQL, and ORM tools such as Hibernate or JPA
- Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito
- Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and clean code practices
- Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle
- Strong version control experience using Git and modern workflows
- Comfortable working in Linux environments
- Ability to work independently while clearly communicating progress and challenges
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Capability and willingness to mentor junior developers
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly Azure
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Service Bus)
- Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman)
- Understanding of modern authentication and security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools
- Background in microservices and system modernization initiatives
- Prior experience in healthcare or regulated environments is a plus