Java Backend Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, and database management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Write clean, efficient, reusable, and scalable code.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
- Implement application security, authentication, and authorization.
- Work with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of Core Java (Java 8/11/17).
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Framework.
- Good understanding of Microservices Architecture.
- Experience in developing and integrating REST APIs.
- Knowledge of Hibernate and JPA.
- Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.
- Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and debugging tools.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms is an advantage.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of Redis and caching mechanisms.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, and unit testing.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Ideal Candidate:
A proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Skills
Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, RESTful API, Hibernate, JPA, SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL