Full Stack Java Developer (Backend Focused) - Remote We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Full Stack Java Developer with a strong emphasis on backend technologies to join our fully remote team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient web applications. You will play a key role in the entire development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Java code for our backend systems.
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support our front-end applications and external integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver new features and enhancements.
- Develop and maintain both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
- Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, performance, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our development processes and application architecture.
Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in backend development with Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
- Proven experience in building and consuming RESTful web services.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
- Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, along with modern frameworks like React or Angular.
- Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Experience with build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.