JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Java Backend Developer with strong proficiency in Spring Boot to join our growing engineering team in Pasadena, CA. You’ll be responsible for building scalable backend services, integrating APIs, and contributing to the overall architecture and performance of our core platforms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6-9 years of experience in backend development using Java.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with security and authentication standards (OAuth2, JWT).
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Knowledge of message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently located in, or willing to relocate to, the Pasadena/Los Angeles area ?

Experience:

• Java backend development: 8 years (Required)
• specifically with Spring Boot?: 5 years (Required)
• CI/CD tools: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, C

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver complete features.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality.
• Work with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Integrate third-party APIs, services, and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).