Could you be a good fit?
Weโre seeking a talented Backend Java Developer to join the team of our exceptional client. This role centers on building and enhancing backend services within a scalable AWS environment, with a strong emphasis on Java development and microservices architecture.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer who enjoys contributing to system design, mentoring peers, and owning solutions from concept through production. This is a development-focused roleโnot infrastructure-heavyโand requires deep expertise in Java.
Benefits:
โข Remote / Hybrid flexibility
โข Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
โข 401k
What will your day look like? As a Backend Java Developer, you will:
โข Design, develop, and enhance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
โข Build and maintain APIs supporting a microservices ecosystem
โข Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design discussions
โข Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and best practices
โข Mentor junior team members and support their technical growth
โข Take ownership of features from requirements through deployment
โข Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional team activities
โข Develop and deploy applications within AWS environments
โข Ensure system performance, security, and scalability
โข Participate in a rotating on-call schedule after onboarding
You will be a good fit for this role if you have:
โข Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
โข Strong expertise in Java (critical requirement)
โข Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot and Tomcat
โข Proven experience building backend APIs and microservices
โข Practical experience working in AWS (creating and managing resources)
โข Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles
โข Experience with Agile development practices and peer code reviews
โข Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively
โข Self-driven mindset with the ability to work independently
Nice-to-Haves:
โข Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
โข Exposure to serverless architecture and AWS managed services
โข Working knowledge of Python
โข AWS certifications
โข Experience with system design and distributed architecture
โข Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT)
โข Background working in large-scale cloud environments
About Market Street Talent
We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.
Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our worldโone candidate, one client, one community at a time.
Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.
Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.
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