Top Java Developer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Develop and maintain server-side Java applications. Requires expertise in Core Java (multithreading, concurrency, memory management, NIO, concurrent package), Enterprise Java or asynchronous/non-blocking architectures, JDBC and data modeling. Unix shell scripting required; Splunk and Perl scripting are desirable. Candidate will undergo 2–3 technical and coding interview rounds. This is a 6–12 month contract.

Design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services; implement event-driven systems with Kafka (producers/consumers, stream processing); design and optimize caching with Redis and in-memory strategies; perform performance tuning and bottleneck analysis; take end-to-end ownership of components, debug production issues, and collaborate in fast-paced environments while enforcing code quality and reusable designs.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure Java backend services and APIs. Ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency across microservices, databases, messaging systems, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot, profile, benchmark, and optimize systems (including ML applications) and collaborate with Kazakhstan stakeholders.

Design, build, and maintain server-side Java applications and RESTful APIs. Optimize performance and scalability, ensure security, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and document system architecture.

Reverse-engineer TIBCO BW/MFT processes to extract business logic, then design and implement a modular Java/Spring Boot microservices replacement. Migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML transformations, ensure data persistence and consistency, and validate performance to meet existing SLAs.

Design, build, and maintain Java/J2EE multi-layer applications and APIs. Collaborate with architects and DevOps to implement CI/CD, code quality, testing, and database solutions (DB2/Oracle, PL/SQL). Support cross-team delivery, resolve technical roadblocks, and drive process improvements in an asset management/financial services context.

Analyze legacy TIBCO BusinessWorks/MFT processes to extract business logic, design and build a decoupled Java/Spring Boot microservices platform, migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML-heavy transformations to modern formats, and validate performance and SLAs to match legacy throughput.

The Senior Full Stack Java Developer will design and maintain enterprise applications using Java and modern front-end technologies while collaborating in Agile teams and mentoring junior developers.

Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot; design microservices; collaborate with customer teams; improve performance, reliability, and security; participate in code reviews; document solutions; troubleshoot and optimize backend systems.

Lead migration of legacy COBOL systems to Java-based microservices and develop scalable, secure full-stack solutions on Azure. Build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, ensure DoD cybersecurity compliance, collaborate across teams, document architectures, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Develop and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and Spring Batch. Design and integrate microservices, build secure high-performance REST/OData APIs, write JUnit tests, ensure code quality, and optimize SQL database queries.

Design, build, and deploy secure, high-performance, scalable cloud-native applications supporting Ariba P2P. Work full-stack in Java using Spring Boot and the SAP BTP Cloud Foundry CAP (Java) model, applying resiliency, security, and performance best practices.

Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot services with multithreading and Spring Batch. Build OData/REST APIs, write high-coverage JUnit tests, and author SQL queries. Ensure robust exception handling and code quality; collaborate on automation and UI work where needed.

The role involves developing applications using Java and Spring, conducting business analysis, and ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholders.

Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications, work on web and mobile applications, and collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams.

Design, develop, implement, test and enhance web-based Java/J2EE applications and application tools/services using Spring/Hibernate and SOA/XML to ensure interoperability with other systems.

Senior Java developer responsible for server-side J2EE/Java development, web services, Struts and Hibernate. Must deliver end-to-end projects working with middleware and back-end databases, engage in US-facing customer interactions, operate in an onsite-offshore delivery model, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and independent time-management skills.

Design, build, and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services and REST APIs. Troubleshoot production issues, improve performance, write technical specs, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate on the bot runtime platform.

Design and develop backend systems for a trading platform, implement low-latency components, collaborate with teams, and maintain automated test suites.

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Java backend systems. Contribute to architecture, implement core modules, troubleshoot production issues, perform code reviews, and improve scalability, availability, and reliability of distributed financial or blockchain systems.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend services and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders; write clean, tested code; troubleshoot and resolve issues; participate in code reviews; and improve systems, particularly for large-scale distributed environments.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot. Implement threading/concurrency, fault tolerance (Hystrix/circuit breakers), observability (SLI/SLO), event-driven solutions with Kafka, and deploy on Kubernetes/AWS. Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Design and implement large-scale data applications using Java, Spark, and MapReduce within Cloudera/Hadoop ecosystems. Integrate Hive, Impala, YARN, and Kafka, perform data analysis, write tests (JUnit), use scripting, and manage global technology teams following industry best practices.

Develop and migrate legacy IBM DataPower MQ and SOAP integrations to cloud-native Spring Boot microservices. Build RESTful APIs, implement security (OAuth2/JWT), integrate Kafka and IBM MQ, write tests, optimize performance, and collaborate with architects, DevOps, and QA during deployment and troubleshooting.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot backends and Angular frontends. Build microservices, REST APIs, event-driven solutions with Kafka, implement fault tolerance (Hystrix/circuit breakers), observability (SLI/SLO), and deploy on Kubernetes/AWS. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor junior developers, and ensure system reliability and performance.