Senior Java Backend Developer

Important Information:

• Years of Experience: 5+ years in software development (Java)
• Years of Experience: 5+ years in software development (Java)
• Job Mode: Full-time
• Work Mode: Remote 
• Job Name: Senior Java Backend Developer

Job Mode: Fulltime

Work Mode: Remote

• Job Name: Senior Java Backend Developer

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to design and develop scalable, high-performing, and reliable backend systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, web services, and cloud environments, and will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all phases of the agile development process.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Analyze and digest requirements from the Product team to define high-level designs focused on availability, performance, and scalability.
• Evaluate and discuss trade-offs of various design approaches, creating detailed design documentation.
• Implement end-to-end solutions — from coding to testing — ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
• Actively participate in all phases of the agile development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in object-oriented software development using Java SE 8+ (Java 11 preferred).
• Solid experience in backend systems development.
• Proficiency with Apache Maven for build and dependency management.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful or SOAP-based web services.
• Strong experience with Java frameworks, especially Dropwizard.io (Spring experience is also acceptable).
• Hands-on experience with automated testing in Java, including use of mocking frameworks.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Actively participate in all phases of the agile development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in object-oriented software development using Java SE 8+ (Java 11 preferred).
• Solid experience in backend systems development.
• Proficiency with Apache Maven for build and dependency management.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful or SOAP-based web services.
• Strong experience with Java frameworks, especially Dropwizard.io (Spring experience is also acceptable).
• Hands-on experience with automated testing in Java, including use of mocking frameworks.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Qualifications And Skills:

Role-Specific Requirements (Highly Desirable):

• Familiarity with IaaS and PaaS platforms (primarily AWS).
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration tools.
• Java SE 8+ / 11
• Dropwizard.io / Spring Framework
• REST / SOAP APIs
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Familiarity with IaaS and PaaS platforms (primarily AWS).
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration tools.
• Java SE 8+ / 11
• Dropwizard.io / Spring Framework
• REST / SOAP APIs
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

Technologies:

• Apache Maven

• Docker, Linux, RabbitMQ, SQS
• SQL / NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience designing high availability and scalable systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working within Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Exposure to VOIP and SIP technologies is a plus.
• Experience with Message Brokers such as RabbitMQ or Amazon SQS is highly desirable.
• Docker, Linux, RabbitMQ, SQS
• SQL / NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience designing high availability and scalable systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working within Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Exposure to VOIP and SIP technologies is a plus.
• Experience with Message Brokers such as RabbitMQ or Amazon SQS is highly desirable.

Skillset Competencies:

About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.