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Java Backend Developer (10+ Years) @ Dallas, TX

PhotonDallas, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at Photon offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cutting-edge microservices and event-driven architectures using Java and Spring Boot. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned Java developer passionate about building scalable solutions and contributing to a reputable technology company, so be sure to apply!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dallas, TX, United States
Posted
Yesterday
DockerDynamoDBMicroservicesMongoDBSQLSpringSpring BootAWSApacheGrafanaJavaKafkaKubernetesPostgreSQLPrometheusREST

Job Description

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Role: Java Backend Developer
Location: Dallas, TX
Fulltime with Photon
Job Description:
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.

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