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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Backend Developer | Berkley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | Contract W2 - **Company:** NEXTECH LIGHTING, INC. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Design, DevOps, Middleware, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Memcached, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, OAuth, Octopus Deploy, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, ReactJS, System Availability, Grafana, Spring-boot, Caching, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Docker, Key Vault, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Artifactory, Microservices - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us583e019d93626bbd746de12edda8c67e ## About the Role * Functional Domain: Good understanding of Payment and Merchant platform areas like Omnichannel Payment Acceptance, Security and Compliance, Financial Management (real time reporting, transaction tracking), Cloud-based Point-of-Sale (POS), * Language: Expertise in Java and Spring Boot framework. * Architecture: Strong experience building, testing, and troubleshooting Microservices. * Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s), Containerized application deployment concepts, Configuration, scaling, and environment management awareness * Caching Technologies: Experience managing data storage/caching with Redis or Memcached. * Database: Proficient in SQL and NoSQL database design. * Tooling: Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools like (ArgoCD, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevSecOps), Source control, branching strategies, merge requests, CI/CD pipeline configuration and automated deployments, Environment-based deployments and rollback strategies * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP services. * Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack. * Understanding of distributed tracing and logging. * Cloud concepts like fundamentals, App Configuration / App Settings, Key Vault, Cache, Service Bus (queues/topics), Event driven architecture, Blob Storage, cloud security, scalability, and resiliency patterns * Microservice Development * Microservice design and implementation * Middleware, filters, exception handling, and logging * Authentication and authorization (JWT/OAuth concepts) * Performance optimization and secure coding practices * Agile and Collaboration Tools: Sprint planning, work item tracking, and agile delivery, Technical documentation and knowledge sharing Soft Skills * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Clear communication with technical and non technical stakeholders * Ownership mindset and production grade engineering discipline * Ability to work independently and within cross functional teams ## Description Skills: Java Backend, K8 Micro Services, Redis, Memcache (Payments & Merchant Platform), We are seeking a Java Backend Resource having 8+ years of professional experience in backend application development, cloud engineering, and enterprise system integration with strong expertise in building, deploying, and supporting API driven applications. The candidate must have deep hands on experience with Java Backend, K8 Micro Services, Redis, Memcache, Cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines, along with the ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. This role requires close collaboration with cross functional teams, adherence to DevOps and Agile practices, and ownership of service quality and delivery., * Microservices Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput backend services and RESTful / event-driven APIs (Kafka) using Java 17+ and Spring Boot. * Cloud-Native Deployment: Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes (K8s) environments, ensuring scalability and high availability. * Caching & Optimization: Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached to minimize database load and optimize performance. * Event-Driven Systems: Work with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) to create asynchronous, event-driven architectures. * Database Management: Maintain database schemas and write optimized queries for SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB) databases. * CI/CD & DevOps: Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines (ArgoCD, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevSecOps) and monitor services using observability tools, Java Backend Developer Location: Charlotte,NC Long Term Contract Domain: Banking Key Responsibilities 5+ years of experience in Core Java Backend development · Design, develo… + 1 month ago + Apply easily, Job Title: Technology Analyst | Reactive Programming | react JS -- Full Stack Developer - React and Java Work Location & Reporting Address: Whippany, NJ 07981 (Onsite-Hybrid. 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