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# Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, JSON, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MySQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Swagger, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Openapi, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, Spring-boot, Git, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=86f3b655-60ff-442c-b2fe-2a107cf8e90b&OrgId=1&UserId=6815

## About the Role

Years of Experience: 6-15 Years of Experience

## Description

Seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java (8/11/17+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and securing RESTful APIs, working with SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL), and building scalable enterprise applications. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices is essential. The role also requires proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and collaborating within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Tops Skills:

 1. Java (Core Java, Java 8/11/17+)
 2. Spring Boot & Microservices
 3. RESTful API Development

Responsibilities:

 * Java Development: Strong hands-on experience in Java 8/11/17+, Core Java, object-oriented programming, collections, multithreading, and developing scalable enterprise applications.
 * Spring Boot & Microservices: Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
 * REST API Development: Hands-on experience designing, developing, integrating, and securing RESTful APIs using JSON, HTTP methods, OAuth 2.0/JWT, and API documentation tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
 * Database & Integration: Strong experience with SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL), Hibernate/JPA, database queries, and integrating applications with internal and external systems.
 * Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD: Working knowledge of AWS or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines for building, deploying, and supporting microservices applications.
 * Testing, Troubleshooting & Agile Delivery: Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Postman, debugging, performance optimization, production issue resolution, and working in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.