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.