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Senior Java Developer — Microservices & Spring | Remote

ToptalAnywhere in the WorldPosted 12h ago
Senior Java Developer — Microservices & Spring | Remote
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Job Description

Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://www.toptal.com/

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, Spring, and a microservices architecture. This is a hands-on engineering role: you'll own services end to end, from data modeling through deployment, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions. If you're comfortable owning backend architecture decisions and writing clean, maintainable code at scale, this is built for that.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data)

  • Build and evolve microservices architecture, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and API design

  • Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries using SQL

  • Implement RESTful APIs and support integration with third-party systems and internal services

  • Write clean, testable, production-quality code, including unit and integration tests

  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues across distributed services

  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning

  • Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for microservices

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, product) to deliver features end to end

  • Contribute to technical documentation and best practices for the engineering team

What You Bring

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java in a production backend environment

  • Solid experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Cloud)

  • Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures

  • Strong SQL skills, including schema design, query optimization, and relational data modeling

  • Experience with RESTful API design and development

  • Understanding of distributed systems concepts (service communication, fault tolerance, scalability)

  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges

  • Solid communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional and distributed teams

Nice to Have

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Experience with message queues or event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Experience with NoSQL databases alongside SQL

  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Why This Role

  • Real architectural ownership: Shape microservices design decisions, not just implement tickets

  • Modern stack: Work with current Java, Spring, and microservices best practices

  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product, QA, and frontend teams on end-to-end delivery

  • Flexibility: Remote-friendly engagement structure

How to Apply

Ready to bring your Java and microservices expertise to a production-grade system? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply

 

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