Technology

Java Backend Developer

PhotonDallas, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 3, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Java Backend Developer role at Photon offers a fantastic opportunity to build scalable microservices and event-driven architectures on AWS, perfect for experienced developers eager to expand their cloud and distributed systems expertise. You'll thrive here if you enjoy impactful work within a reputable technology company, contributing to innovative solutions while enjoying flexibility. Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Dallas, TX, United States

Posted

2 weeks ago

DockerDynamoDBMicroservicesMongoDBSQLSpringSpring BootAWSApacheGrafanaJavaKafkaKubernetesPostgreSQLPrometheusREST

Job Description

Java Backend Developer having atleast 8+years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

Microservices Development: Design and implement scalable, high-performance microservices using Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
Event-Driven Architecture: Architect and maintain event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka for seamless asynchronous communication and real-time event processing.
API Design: Develop and document secure, versioned RESTful APIs to support internal services and external integrations.
Business Logic Implementation: Translate complex functional requirements into efficient business rules and logic within the application layer.
Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), ensuring optimal resource utilization and high availability.
System Integration: Integrate backend components with various AWS services to enhance scalability, storage, and monitoring capabilities.
Quality & Performance: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while performing regular performance tuning and troubleshooting of distributed systems.

Required Technical Skills

Core Languages: Proficiency in Java (JDK 11+).
Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Data).
Messaging & Streaming: Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams.
Cloud & Orchestration: Proven experience with AWS services, specifically AWS EKS, EC2, S3, and IAM.
Architecture: Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
Web Services: Expert knowledge of REST API design principles and JSON/XML.
Database & Logic: Experience managing event processing workflows and implementing complex business rules engines.
DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB).
Understanding of distributed tracing and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch).
Knowledge of reactive programming or functional programming patterns in Java.
Background in designing systems for financial services or high-frequency data environments.