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# Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** Peoplentech Llc
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Hibernate (Java), IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Java Application Server, Apache Camel, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/7842d1f5-7798-41e8-85d5-23f252c21ee1/java-backend-developer

## About the Role

* 8-12 years of hands-on Java development experience.
 * Strong proficiency in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Apache Camel
 * Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
 * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
 * Experience with any of the cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
 * Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
 * Exposure to messaging systems like Kafka, IBM MQ.
 * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
 * Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain complex Java applications and microservices.
 * Implement new features and enhancements, ensuring scalability and security.
 * Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve advanced software defects and performance bottlenecks.
 * Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and integration with external services.
 * Work with both relational (MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
 * Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
 * Utilize containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment.
 * Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements.