Back-end JAVA Developer

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<h3>About the role</h3><p>OZ Digital LLC is on the lookout for a Back-End Developer with strong expertise in <strong>Java</strong> and <strong>Spring Boot</strong>, plus hands-on <strong>microservices</strong> experience. You’ll design, build, and scale resilient APIs and services that power seamless user experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with front-end, QA, and DevOps teams, championing a <strong>DevOps mindset</strong> to automate, monitor, and continuously improve our platform. Experience with <strong>AWS</strong> and <strong>OpenShift</strong> is highly valued. Familiarity with <strong>reactive microservices</strong> is preferred, but not mandatory.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain <strong>microservices</strong> and RESTful APIs using <strong>Java</strong> and <strong>Spring Boot</strong>.</li> <li>Ensure service reliability, scalability, and performance through solid architecture, caching, and observability.</li> <li>Build integrations with internal and third-party systems (queues, databases, external APIs).</li> <li>Apply a <strong>DevOps mindset</strong>: automate builds, tests, deployments; contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.</li> <li>Implement testing strategies (unit, integration, contract) and participate in code reviews.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across the SDLC.</li> <li>Monitor services in production, analyze incidents, and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Stay current with back-end trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team.</li> </ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><p>You work well independently and in teams, troubleshoot complex issues effectively, and ask smart clarifying questions. You communicate clearly in both spoken and written English and are comfortable collaborating remotely.</p><h3>Technical Skills</h3><ul> <li>Strong proficiency with <strong>Java</strong> (modern versions) and <strong>Spring Boot</strong> (Spring Data, Web, Security).</li> <li>Solid understanding of <strong>microservices</strong> architecture (service boundaries, API design, resiliency patterns).</li> <li>Experience with <strong>AWS</strong> services and/or <strong>OpenShift</strong>.</li> <li>Datastores: relational (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and one NoSQL option (e.g., DynamoDB/Redis).</li> <li>Messaging/streaming (e.g., Kafka/RabbitMQ) and async patterns.</li> <li>Observability (logs, metrics, traces) using tools like OpenTelemetry/Prometheus/Grafana.</li> <li>CI/CD, containers (<strong>Docker</strong>), and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift).</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>4+ years</strong> of provable <strong>Java</strong> back-end development experience.</li> <li>Hands-on <strong>Spring Boot</strong> experience building production services.</li> <li>Strong <strong>microservices</strong> knowledge (service decomposition, API design, resilience, security).</li> <li> <strong>Reactive microservices</strong> experience (Project Reactor/WebFlux) <strong>preferred</strong> but not mandatory.</li> <li> <strong>AWS</strong> knowledge and exposure to <strong>OpenShift</strong>.</li> <li>Demonstrated <strong>DevOps mindset</strong> (automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code concepts).</li> <li>Familiarity with authentication/authorization (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT) and secure coding practices.</li> <li>Proficiency with <strong>Git</strong> and collaborative workflows (branches, PRs, reviews).</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and teamwork.</li> <li>Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.</li> <li>Experience working in <strong>Agile</strong> environments with tools like Jira/Trello is a plus.</li> </ul><h3>Nice to Have (Optional)</h3><ul> <li>Experience with reactive stacks (<strong>Spring WebFlux</strong>, <strong>Reactor</strong>).</li> <li>API documentation and governance (OpenAPI/Swagger, contract testing).</li> <li>Experience with serverless patterns on AWS (API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge).</li> <li>Knowledge of <strong>Terraform</strong>/<strong>CloudFormation</strong> and policy-as-code.</li> <li>Exposure to <strong>security</strong> best practices (Secrets management, mTLS, OWASP, SAST/DAST).</li> </ul><h3>Why OZ Digital LLC</h3><ul> <li>High-impact, modern back-end challenges at scale.</li> <li>Collaborative culture that values code quality, automation, and continuous learning.</li> </ul>
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