This is a remote position.
We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with strong experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade backend applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native application development.
You will play a key role in designing scalable backend systems, building high-performance RESTful APIs, implementing modern software engineering practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise applications.
Backend Application Development
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale backend applications.
- Develop high-performance RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot.
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend architectures.
- Develop reusable and modular application components following industry best practices.
- Design and implement distributed Microservices architectures.
- Develop event-driven services using messaging platforms.
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of backend services.
- Optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.
- Design and optimize relational database schemas.
- Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
- Work extensively with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to understand business requirements.
- Convert functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Implement automated testing using Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams for seamless application deployments.
- Participate in production support and troubleshooting activities.
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
- Adopt modern software development practices leveraging AI-enabled coding assistants.
- 4–6 years of experience in Java backend development.
- Strong experience designing enterprise backend systems.
- Hands-on expertise in Microservices architecture.
- Experience building secure and scalable REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Programming Languages
- Java 11 / 17 / 21
- Spring Boot
- Spring Framework
- Spring MVC
- Spring Data JPA
- Microservices Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- RESTful Web Services
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Hibernate
- JPA
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- PL/SQL
- Kafka
- JMS
- ActiveMQ
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git
- GitHub
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Multithreading
- Concurrency Programming
- GitHub Copilot
- AI-assisted software development tools
- Spring Cloud
- OpenAPI / Swagger
- Redis
- Elasticsearch
- Maven / Gradle
- Jenkins
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps
- SonarQube
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Secure Coding Practices
- Performance Tuning
- Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Design Patterns
Benefits
Diversity Inclusion:
At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.
Exavalu also promotes flexibility depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to the mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of experience in Java backend development
- Experience designing enterprise backend systems
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture
- Experience building secure and scalable REST APIs
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Java 11, 17, or 21
- Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA
- Hibernate and JPA
- PostgreSQL, SQL, and PL/SQL
- Kafka, JMS, or ActiveMQ
- Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Git and GitHub
- Test-Driven Development, multithreading, and concurrency programming
- Spring Cloud, OpenAPI/Swagger, Redis, Elasticsearch, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, JUnit, Mockito, secure coding, performance tuning, cloud platforms, Domain-Driven Design, and design patterns
What We Do
Exavalu leads the way in business and technology consulting and solution delivery, focusing on specialized digital transformation across the Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Nonprofit industries. As an award-winning digital transformation advisor, we take pride in delivering leading-edge solutions to clients worldwide. Led by industry veterans and technology experts, we bring our deep understanding in customer experience, process automation, digital engineering, cloud, data and AI with a very strong industry core foundation. Drawing on our industry insights and technological acumen, we enable clients to drives growth, profitability, and cost optimization. We mitigate risks and elevate customer experience through our comprehensive suite of services, including strategic advisory, expert-led technology [build and maintenance], and best-in-class products and solutions. Our unwavering focus on understanding the industry's hard problems and finding the right solution has garnered recognition as the preferred ally for organizations seeking transformative growth.
