Sr. Java Backend Developer (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

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SumasEdge Corporation
Alpharetta, GA, United States (Remote)
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Job Description & Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Java Backend Developer to own the backend architecture and delivery of complex enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on coding excellence with strong leadership, collaboration, and a passion for scalable, maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead backend design and implementation for large-scale Java-based services and microservices.
  • Architect and evolve internal platforms to meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
  • Mentor and guide a team of engineers, conducting code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, data engineering, DevOps) to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
  • Drive quality and automation through CI/CD, automated tests, and performance monitoring.
  • Define technical roadmap and contribute to technology selection, standards, and governance.
  • Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy considerations are embedded in all services.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and lead incident response efforts with a calm, methodical approach.
  • Participate in recruitment and onboarding of software engineers.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: B.S./B.A. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (M.S. or Ph.D. a plus).
  • Experience: 08 years of professional software development with at least 3 years in a technical lead or architecture role.

++Languages & Frameworks++ ++:++

  • Proficient in Java (11/17 or newer) with hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems.
  • Strong experience with Spring / Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with asynchronous programming, messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • System Design & Architecture:
  • Demonstrated ability to design and document scalable architectures, service boundaries, and data models.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

++Quality & DevOps++ ++:++

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Proficiency with monitoring, tracing, and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stacks).
  • Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Strong communication, mentorship, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead by influence and drive technical excellence.
  • Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience with Java performance tuning and JVM internals.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL, serverless architectures, or event-driven design.
  • Familiarity with security standards (OWASP) and secure coding practices.
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