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# Java Lead Developer

- **Company:** NextGen Staffing
- **Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Java Message Service (JMS), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, RabbitMQ, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Freeform SQL, Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Database Migration, Containerization, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cd162850-afd3-4d24-87f4-0917973cf21c

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with strong DevOps expertise to design, build, and maintain our high-performance, scalable backend services. In this role, you will bridge the gap between core application development and cloud infrastructure. You will not only write clean, efficient Java code but also own the deployment pipelines, containerization, and cloud environment monitoring to ensure maximum system reliability.

## Description

* Build Microservices: Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
 * Optimize Databases: Write complex SQL queries, manage database migrations, and optimize schemas for PostgreSQL or MySQL.
 * Write Clean Code: Apply robust object-oriented design patterns, multithreading, and concurrency handling.
 * Integrate Systems: Implement asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or JMS.


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