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Java Developer Programmer Jobs in Springfield, MO

Photon

Java developer

Springfield, MO · On-site

$46.50 - $60/hr

Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot) Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite) Duration: Contract & Full time We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Backend Developer who is ...

Photon

java Backend developer

Springfield, MO · On-site

$46 - $59.50/hr

Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot) Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite) Duration: Contract & Full time We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Backend Developer who is ...

Photon

API Developer

Springfield, MO · On-site

Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot) Location: Spring field, MO Mandatory : Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot) & Google Cloud Platform We are looking for an ...

Staffingine LLC

WCS Developer

Springfield, MO · On-site

WCS Developer Job Location: Spring field, MO Job Type: Contract * Design develop and maintain ... HTML/HTML5,J2EE,Java,JavaScript,MySQL,Apache Struts, HCL Commerce, Java Server Pages (JSP ...

Cerence Inc.

Senior Software Developer

Republic, MO · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of work experience. • Strong expertise in Android, Java ... EducationBachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for java developer programmer in Springfield, MO is $50.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.08 and $57.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Java Developer Programmer vs Software Engineer?

AspectJava Developer ProgrammerSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Java certificationsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, tech companies, software firmsDevelopment, design, and testing teams across industries
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprise softwareIT firms, tech departments, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Java Developer Programmers focus primarily on coding, debugging, and maintaining Java applications, often working within development teams. Software Engineers have a broader role, involving system design, architecture, and integration across various platforms. While both roles require similar credentials and work environments, Software Engineers typically handle more complex system-level tasks, making the roles distinct yet overlapping in many technical skills.

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Java developer

Springfield, MO • On-site

Photon
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$46.50 - $60/hr

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Job description

Client: Photon
Position: Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot)
Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)
Duration: Contract & Full time

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Backend Developer who is deeply hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).

This role involves developing robust microservices, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems, and optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Build and manage microservices-based architecture ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend applications and external services.
Architect and optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.
Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments in cloud environments.
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Optimize database interactions and ensure efficient data processing.
Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions for performance improvements.
Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing.
Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability.
Stay updated with the latest backend and cloud technologies and best practices.

Key Requirements

3 7 years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
Strong expertise in Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub).
Strong understanding of cloud-native application development.
Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
Proficiency in relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
Strong knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and system design.
Experience with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API security).
Familiarity with message queues/streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Exposure to event-driven architecture and reactive programming.
Knowledge of API Gateway and service mesh concepts.
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver).
Familiarity with GraphQL.
Understanding of performance tuning and optimization techniques.

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