Java Backend Engineer

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.