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# Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** AIT Global, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Databases, Data Security, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, RabbitMQ, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Performance Testing, Spring Cloud, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Caching, Database Performance, Indexer, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ce98ea1b-ef0c-4b01-a702-40a81affbdb8

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
 * Strong knowledge of Core Java, OOP, Collections, Generics, Multithreading, and Concurrency.
 * Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
 * Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Big-O complexity.
 * Strong SQL and relational database experience, preferably PostgreSQL.
 * Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
 * Experience with database indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
 * Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar messaging technologies.
 * Experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
 * Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, caching, and performance optimization.
 * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills., * 8+ years of software development experience, with significant experience in Java backend development.
 * Experience developing enterprise-scale backend applications and distributed systems.
 * Experience working with cloud-native applications and microservices.
 * Strong understanding of software development, system performance, troubleshooting, and scalability.
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications and distributed systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, messaging systems, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, along with a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, database performance, and system scalability., * Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

 * Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices for enterprise-scale applications.
 * Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and testable code.
 * Work with relational and NoSQL databases and optimize queries, indexes, and data access.
 * Develop and integrate event-driven and asynchronous systems using messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
 * Deploy and operate applications in AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
 * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve application or infrastructure performance bottlenecks.
 * Participate in system design, architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
 * Develop automated unit, integration, and performance tests.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.


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