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# java Backend engineer

- **Company:** KINGS AUTO SALES
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,750.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8583ebe50c0ea5f7b4774161075d2454

## 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., Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan …

 + 15 hours ago, Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JP…
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