Backend Java Developer

Insight Global
Newark, NJ, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Apache Tomcat Applications Architecture Code Review Software Debugging IntelliJ IDEA Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning Selenium Postman
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Spring-boot Software Security Backend Playwright Restful APIs

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Backend Developer to support a critical security remediation initiative within our Life Insurance technology organization. This consultant will play a key role in enhancing and securing backend services responsible for policy package and document generation while contributing to automation modernization efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact applications within a large enterprise environment while partnering with cross-functional teams across development, QA, product, and business operations.

Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications.

Remediate application security vulnerabilities and implement security best practices.

Build and support REST APIs using Spring Boot.

Troubleshoot performance, configuration, and production support issues.

Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and fellow developers.

Assist in modernizing test automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.

Support automation initiatives and future AI-driven testing capabilities.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to overall application architecture and design decisions.

Demonstrate ownership of deliverables and proactively identify opportunities to improve team processes and application stability.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Java development experience.

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Java

  • Spring Boot

  • REST API Development

  • Tomcat

  • SQL Server

  • Experience resolving application vulnerabilities and performing security remediation work.

  • Strong understanding of backend application architecture and debugging.

  • Experience working in Agile development environments.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. Playwright experience.

Selenium experience.

Experience with:

Postman

IntelliJ

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