Position Details:

Job Title: Java Backend Developer + Redis

Work Location: NYC/Lake Mary, FL - Locals Only

Duration: Longterm

Job Description

• Design, build, and maintain backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks
• Implement and optimize Redis data structures (caching, pub/sub, data persistence) to support low-latency, high-throughput use cases
• Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit, integration, and performance tests)
• Collaborate with DevOps to containerize services (Docker), deploy on Kubernetes, and automate CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot, profile, and tune application performance, memory usage, and concurrency issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog grooming
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums
• Drive technical design discussions and contribute to architectural roadmaps

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional Java backend development experience
• Strong expertise in Redis (caching patterns, cluster setup, replication, persistence strategies)
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with message-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Expertise in Git, build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, vulnerability scanning)
• Contribution