Senior Java Backend Developer

Job Title : Senior Java Backend Developer

Location : Jersey City, NJ (Onsite | Local Candidates Only)

Employment Type : Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer for an onsite contract role in Jersey City, NJ . The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, API development, databases, and cloud platforms . This role requires hands-on coding, architectural contributions, and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development : Build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• API Development : Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Database Management : Design schemas, optimize queries, and work with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Cloud Technologies : Leverage AWS or Azure services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS).
• Containerization : Implement solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Mentorship & Leadership : Guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Problem-Solving : Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Agile Development : Work effectively within Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Testing : Develop and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Continuous Improvement : Enhance development processes and best practice

Required Skills