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Java Backend Developer

Application Management Services LLC

Pittsburgh, PA, USA60+Posted June 10, 2026via Dice

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications and RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, cloud technologies, and database development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices.
  • Build reusable, scalable, and testable Java-based backend solutions.
  • Integrate and optimize relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and improve application scalability.
  • Develop and maintain unit and integration tests using JUnit.
  • Collaborate with Frontend Developers, DevOps Engineers, QA teams, and Product Managers throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with Java and modern Java versions.
  • Hands-on expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate.
  • Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and REST API development.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
  • Proficiency with Git, Maven, and/or Gradle.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of backend Java development experience .
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