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VIS IT Solutions Inc

Java Backend Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

Java Backend Developer Location: Remote - Responsible for the development and maintenance of back-end services supporting mobile banking apps and online banking channel. - working alongside analysts ...

Prophecy Technologies

Java Backend Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.25 - $65/hr

The Senior Java Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale backend applications using Java and modern microservices architecture . The role involves ...

krg technology inc

Java Backend Developer

Atlanta, GA

$48.50 - $63/hr

Java Backend Developer Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: Contract Note: Linked IN must A minimum of 5 years development experience within Java Web/Enterprise projects; Understanding of design patterns ...

Theemesoft.inc

Java Backend Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $76.75/hr

Java backend Developer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 6+ Months Description: Skills : Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, SOAP web services. Qualifications Additional Information All your information ...

IT America Inc

Java Backend Developer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$51.75 - $67/hr

Backend Java Developer (Spring Boot, Microservices) Location: Remote Duration: Long term contract Key skills: Java, Springboot, Microservices, Kubernetes 10+ years of experience in Java. We are ...

Aretum

Java Backend Developer - Contingent

Mclean, VA · Remote

$51.75 - $67/hr

As a Java Backend Developer, you will be embedded within a cross-functional Agile scrum team, participating in the design of software tools and subsystems that support reuse and domain analysis, and ...

Photon

Java Back End Developer

Boston, MA · On-site

$54.75 - $71.25/hr

Java Back End Developer Boston, MA (Onsite) Hiring Type : Full Time Description : We are looking for a versatile Backend Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible ...

Aretum

Java Backend Developer - Contingent

Mclean, VA · On-site

$51 - $66.25/hr

As a Java Backend Developer, you will be embedded within a cross-functional Agile scrum team, participating in the design of software tools and subsystems that support reuse and domain analysis, and ...

Wise Skulls

Kotlin Java Backend Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$60.25 - $78/hr

Kotlin Java Backend Developer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension) Implementation Partner: Infosys End Client: To be disclosed JD: * At least 6+ years of ...

HCL Global System INC

java Backend Developer

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

Back End Java Developer MUST HAVE: Back End Java, Spring Boot, Rest API. Nice to Have: GitHub, Copilot/AI. Merrimack NH. Description The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor's Degree or equivalent ...

Eagle Eye Technologies

Lead Java Backend Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.25 - $65/hr

Job Title: Lead Java Backend Developer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Java, (Springboot/Jetty/Tomcat) though they are using Jetty anyone's exp is workable; Cloud SQL (My SQL); Jenkins; GCP/AWS ...

Theemesoft.inc

Java Backend Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $76.75/hr

Java backend Developer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 6+ Months Description: Skills : Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, SOAP web services. Additional Information All your information will be kept ...

Aretum

Java Backend Developer - Contingent

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$51 - $66.25/hr

As a Java Backend Developer, you will be embedded within a cross-functional Agile scrum team, participating in the design of software tools and subsystems that support reuse and domain analysis, and ...

Staffingine LLC

Java Backend Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Java Backend Developer Job Location: New York City, NY Job Type: Contract * Design Code and test changes to the UST Algo * Enhance integration of UST Algo with additional broker markets Fenics and ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for java backend developer in the United States is $54.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.56 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Java Backend Developer

VIS IT Solutions Inc

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Remote

Job Description

- Responsible for the development and maintenance of back-end services supporting mobile banking apps and online banking channel.

- working alongside analysts, QA testers and other Back end and Front-end engineers working on different layers of the infrastructure.

- Design, build, and maintain services.

- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of services.

- Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features.

- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

Qualifications

- Classroom & In-Field Experience with Java 17 or greater.

- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted debugging) to enhance productivity and code quality.

- Good understanding of networks and how they play into applications.

- Understanding & Experience with Web Applications & Web Services.

- Experience with typical development workflows, such as building, testing, & deploying applications.

- Experience & solid understanding of source control such as Git.

- Knowledge & experience with databases, SQL, and connecting applications to them.

- Comfortable with troubleshooting multiple interconnected applications in an environment setting.

- Azure App Insights – Telemetry and Junit Testing.

- Understand application scaling and how dependent connected services can impact performance.

- Awareness of sustainable coding practices and energy-efficient system design.

- Knowledge/experience with Spring/Spring Boot.

- Experience with Micro Service Architectures.

- Experience with developing Cloud applications/systems (Microsoft Azure strongly Preferred).

- Experience working in Agile environment.

- Advanced knowledge of Banking/Financial Industry standards and practices.