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# Senior Java Microservices Engineer

- **Company:** KINGS AUTO SALES
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use3a435fc97d04ba6e1c80653fde899f1

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs.
 * Experience with API design/modernization and downstream API integrations.
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous processing (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
 * Experience implementing Circuit Breaker, Retry, Timeout, and other resiliency patterns.
 * Performance tuning, scalability, and production troubleshooting experience.
 * Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, and Git.
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

## Description

* We are looking for a Senior Java Microservices Engineer with strong experience in building scalable, high-performance backend applications and modernizing enterprise APIs., * Design and develop scalable microservices and REST APIs.
 * Modernize enterprise APIs and integrate with downstream systems.
 * Optimize application performance and reliability.
 * Troubleshoot production issues and implement resilient solutions.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment., Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Java Full Stack Engineer for their Wilmington, DE location. Responsibilities: Contribute as a senior GIS team…
 + 30 days ago


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