Senior Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka)

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka)

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85054 (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Experience: 6 Years (8 Years Preferred) Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders and contribute across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable backend systems. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot

Build and implement microservices-based architecture

Develop and consume RESTful APIs with strong security practices (Spring Security)

Participate in requirements gathering, architecture design, and code reviews

Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code

Lead module-level development, testing, and implementation activities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global delivery environment

Support deployment, production issues, and post-implementation activities

Contribute to performance tuning and system optimization Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

7 years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices

Strong experience in Kafka and event-driven architecture

Proficiency in REST APIs and Spring Security

Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Experience in design and architecture reviews

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with MongoDB / MySQL / SQL databases

Exposure to Reactive Programming

Prior experience in financial domain

Experience working in global delivery models Technical Skills

Java (Core Java, Java 8 )

Spring Boot, Microservices

REST APIs, Spring Security

Kafka (Event-driven systems)

Reactive Programming (nice to have)