Java Consultant

The Java Consultant will design, develop, and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

This role requires strong hands‑on experience with microservices, relational and No

SQL databases, application performance optimization, and security best practices.

The consultant will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, support CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high‑quality, scalable backend solutions.

• Develop, test, and maintain Java‑based backend applications using Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for system integrations and microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Build new features, fix defects, and deliver iterative changes in Agile sprints.
• Create and maintain unit, integration, and API tests to ensure code reliability.

• Analyze application performance and conduct root‑cause analysis for production and lower‑environment issues.
• Monitor application logs, track performance metrics, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.

• Integrate APIs with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases such as MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.
• Write optimized queries, update schemas, and debug data‑related issues.
• Work with product owners, architects, QA teams, and Dev Ops engineers to define technical requirements and enhance delivery pipelines.
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for APIs, architecture, and deployment workflows.
• Engage in code reviews to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment processes.
• Participate in release readiness activities, versioning, and deployment coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8/11+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of REST principles, JSON, and HTTP.
• Experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases (MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance‑tuning skills.
• Solid understanding of OOP concepts and design patterns.
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Must be located onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Experience with Hibernate, Spring Security, Kafka, or event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience with API Gateway or service mesh technologies.
• Familiarity with caching frameworks like Redis or Hazelcast.
• Experience working in microservices‑heavy or Dev Ops‑oriented environments.