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# Java Backend Developer (W2)

- **Company:** Highbrow LLC
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Java Web Services, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Functional Programming, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-4685E05152F2DFF873/

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8+)
 * Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework
 * Solid understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns
 * Well verse with microservices architecture
 * Working with SQL and No SQL databases.

Preferred Skills (Secondary)

 * Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.)
 * Experience with Apache Kafka/messaging systems

Technical Competencies

 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
 * Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
 * Experience with event-driven and distributed systems
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Core Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications. The role requires hands-on experience in building distributed, event-driven systems, along with exposure to AWS, Kafka, and modern DevOps practices., * Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java-based applications

 * Build and implement RESTful services using Spring Boot framework
 * Develop scalable, resilient solutions using event-driven and distributed architectures
 * Integrate messaging systems such as Kafka for asynchronous processing
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and code deployment processes
 * Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance