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# Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** Merican Inc
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Spring-boot, Sybase, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b4441e8b-7b14-4951-8c7a-1741a0484202

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in Java development (or relevant advanced degree experience).
 * Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
 * Experience in microservices architecture and REST APIs.
 * Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
 * Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Sybase.
 * Experience building scalable, highly available distributed applications.
 * Strong understanding of application performance tuning and optimization.
 * Experience with Agile development and CI/CD processes.
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join the Middle Office Core Platform team and drive product development and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud technologies., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring.

 * Build and enhance microservices and distributed systems.
 * Participate in technical design discussions and present solutions through architecture reviews and whiteboarding.
 * Develop APIs and interfaces for seamless communication between application modules.
 * Write clean, efficient, and high-quality code following OOP and design principles.
 * Perform unit testing, code reviews, and performance optimization.
 * Support build, release, deployment, and application modernization initiatives.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams in an Agile environment.