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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Back-end Engineer - **Company:** Dexian DISYS - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Business Logic, Cloud Computing Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Github, Identity and Access Management, MongoDB, MySQL, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Storage Management, Google Cloud, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, Deployment Automation, Devsecops, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2b13617-834c-4973-a1a3-fc5b9a17a2da ## About the Role * At least 5 years of experience in IT and 3 years of hands-on development. * Proficiency with at least one programming language or framework. * Bachelor's Degree (additional educational qualifications are not specified). * Experience with back-end application development, including APIs and microservices. * Familiarity with cloud and on-prem deployment and management. * Understanding of secure coding practices and data protection techniques. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with DevSecOps practices beyond pipelines, including tools like GitHub Actions. * Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, and preferred cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform. * In-depth knowledge of full-stack application development and DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. * Experience supporting product users and enabling product/service enhancements. * Ability to use AI responsibly to improve product and service delivery. * Strong independent work management, problem-solving skills, and thought leadership qualities. * Excellent communication skills with clarity and conciseness. ## Description This role involves developing and maintaining the back-end/server-side components of applications, including APIs, databases, and services containing business logic. The focus is on creating scalable, secure, and efficient services either on-premises or in the cloud, using various programming languages and tools., * Engage with customers to understand their use-cases and requirements. * Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering solutions using diverse tools, programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. * Align development efforts with overarching architecture guidelines for a unified approach. * Design, develop, and deploy new code, including APIs and microservices, primarily using languages such as Java. * Collaborate with front-end developers and cross-functional teams like product owners, designers, and architects to ensure seamless integration. * Manage application deployment to cloud or on-prem environments, ensuring health monitoring, security hardening, and disaster recovery. * Oversee data storage and retrieval within applications leveraging database technologies like MySQL, MongoDB, and others. * Advocate for best programming practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. * Optimize infrastructure and deployment strategies to enhance application resiliency and reliability. * Support security best practices to protect user data through encryption and anonymization. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)