Technology

Java Backend Engineer

PhotonBoston, MA🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This on-site Java Backend Engineer role at Photon offers exciting opportunities to build scalable, high-availability systems using a modern tech stack. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior engineer passionate about the full feature development lifecycle and eager to contribute to innovative projects within a reputable technology company. Apply now to advance your career in a dynamic environment!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeOn Site

LocationBoston, MA, United States

MicroservicesSpringSpring BootGitAWSTDDGitHub ActionsGitLab CIJavaJenkinsJavaScriptCI/CD

Job description

Backend Developer with Databases

Boston, MA (Onsite)

Fulltime with Photon

No. of positions: 2

Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile Backend Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of feature development, from initial design and API integration to automated testing and cloud deployment. You will work across a modern stack, leveraging Java-based microservices and serverless functions to build scalable, high-availability systems.

Required Technical Skills

Backend: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).
Frontend Integration: Practical experience with JavaScript.
Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, including EKS for orchestration and Lambda for serverless computing.
DevOps: Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
Testing: Expertise in writing unit tests and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
Version Control: Expert knowledge of Git for branching, merging, and pull request workflows.