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Staffingine LLC

Sr. Java Developer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$58.50 - $74.75/hr

Job Title: Sr. Java Developer Job Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Contract * Design, modify ... Building and improving the back-end of an internal tool to manage the catalog metadata, as well as ...

Prosum

Java (MEAN-Stack) Developer

Burbank, CA

$56.25 - $72.50/hr

The first is a Java developement, which will require an individual(s) who possesses strong ... and mongo backend This role(s) will focus on readying and refactoring the existing MEAN.js ...

Magnite

Staff Engineer, Backend APIs

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Primary development experience in Java for high-throughput, low-latency back-end web services. Experience with asynchronous programming patterns, high levels of concurrency, and with frameworks such ...

Magnite

Staff Engineer, Backend APIs

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Primary development experience in Java for high-throughput, low-latency back-end web services. Experience with asynchronous programming patterns, high levels of concurrency, and with frameworks such ...

Apple

Full Stack Web Developer - Beats

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... and backend programming. Full stack developers are responsible for developing and designing ... Experience with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net. Familiarity with ...

Magnite

Engineer II, Backend APIs

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

... developer experience, and partner closely with our UI and Data teams to ship features that our ... Primary development experience in modern (latest JVM version) Java for high-throughput, low-latency ...

Magnite

Engineer II, Backend APIs

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$125K - $135K/yr

... developer experience, and partner closely with our UI and Data teams to ship features that our ... Primary development experience in modern (latest JVM version) Java for high-throughput, low-latency ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for java backend developer in Glendale, CA is $57.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.44 and $66.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Java Backend Developer, you need strong proficiency in Java programming, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and experience with backend frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with relational databases (like MySQL or PostgreSQL), RESTful API development, version control systems (such as Git), and build tools (like Maven or Gradle) is typically required, and certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and troubleshooting complex systems. These capabilities ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions that meet business requirements and support seamless application performance.

What are some common challenges Java Backend Developers face when working on large-scale enterprise applications?

Java Backend Developers working on large-scale enterprise applications often encounter challenges such as ensuring application scalability, managing complex codebases, and optimizing system performance under heavy loads. Collaborating across teams to integrate with front-end services and external APIs can require strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, maintaining high code quality while delivering new features quickly often means balancing technical debt with innovation. Regular code reviews and adopting best practices in software architecture help address these challenges.

What does a Java Backend Developer do?

A Java Backend Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs of web applications using the Java programming language. They ensure that data is properly stored, retrieved, and processed while integrating with the frontend systems. Java Backend Developers also work on optimizing application performance, implementing security measures, and collaborating with other developers to deliver robust software solutions.
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Sr. Java Developer

Sr. Java Developer

Staffingine LLC

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$58.50 - $74.75/hr

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Job Title: Sr. Java Developer
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

  • Design, modify, and develop software applications, APIs, database schemas, and system integrations
  • Participate in full-stack development (Java 17, Spring, REST, Hazelcast, Postgres)
  • Participate in full life-cycle development (groom tickets, write code, write unit tests, work with QA for additional testing, etc.)
  • Gather technical requirements and propose solutions to address business needs
  • Participate in product innovation and be accountable for contributing in a major way to infrastructure improvements, product innovation and direction

Key Projects:

  • Building and improving the back-end of an internal tool to manage the catalog metadata, as well as the provisioning and running, of live streams
  • Providing API endpoints for the front-end of our live content management system
  • Building integrations between our live stream management system and our general media asset management and distribution systems
  • Building real-time sharing of live stream status changes to both partners and internal customers
  • Creating new apis, features and services.
  • Building new tools for managing our apis, features, services and partnerships
  • Optimizing our applications for cloud computing and distributed computing including providing monitoring and observability hooks

Qualifications

  • What you bring to the team:– 
  • BS Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical degree, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of programming experience
  • Proven technical acumen and experience across related technologies (Java, Spring, REST, SQL)
  • OOP design and development experience
  • Proven track record of leading projects
  • Proven success developing and maintaining mission critical systems
  • Experience in working off functional specifications, or translating user stories and/or functional specifications into workable technical specifications

You might also have – 

  • Experience building Web Services
  • Experience with Cloud Computing (GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, OAuth2, Hibernate, and Hazelcast 
  • Experience with Message Queueing or Pub/Sub systems
  • Experience with Agile practices and Test Driven Development
  • Experience with Git and GitHub
  • Web development best practices
  • Experience with Distributed Computing

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Golang, Microservices, AWS Lambd