Midlevel Java Backend Developer at Boston, MA (Fulltime Role)

Backend Developer

Boston, MA

Fulltime with Photon

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development:Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• Full-Stack Integration:Collaborate on the integration of user-facing elements developed in js with server-side logic, maintaining a seamless flow of data across the stack.
• Unit Testing & Quality:Write comprehensive, automated unit tests (using JUnit/Mockito) for every feature to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and a high level of test coverage.
• Cloud-Native Deployment:Manage and deploy containerized applications within AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and develop serverless logic using AWS Lambda.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management:Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a robust and rapid release cycle.
• API Design:Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for various internal and external service integrations.

Required Technical Skills

• Backend:Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).
• Frontend Integration:Practical experience with JavaScript, specifically the js framework, for full-stack coordination.
• 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.