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Junior Java Backend Developer Jobs in California

Pacificlife

Sr Java Back End Developer

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$129K - $167K/yr

As a Senior Java Backend Developer at Pacific Life, you will assist in the development of backend ... Provide mentorship to junior developers, instilling best practices for secure, scalable ...

Theemesoft.inc

Java Backend Developer

San Jose, CA

$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 ...

eTeam

Senior Java Backend Developer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$129K - $168K/yr

Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Irvine, CA 92618 Duration: 12 Months Required Experience * 8-10 years of software development experience * Minimum 7 years of hands-on Java backend development ...

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 ...

Wise Skulls

Kotlin Java Backend Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$60 - $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 ...

Samprasoft

Senior Java Backend Developer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$138K - $179K/yr

Senior Java Backend Developer The Strategic Technology Programs Team is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer for challenging long-term opportunities in the HealthCare IT Solutions domain. The ...

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 ...

eTeam

Senior Java Backend Developer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$127K - $166K/yr

Job Summary : eTeam is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join their team at Infosys Pontoon. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications while ...

Kaav Inc.

Sr. Java Backend Developer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$141K - $183K/yr

Title: Sr. Java Backend Developer Location: Mountain View , CA (Hybrid) No H1B Candidates JD: Tech Skills - Core Java, Multithreading and synchronization, REST APIs (Design and Implementation), Unit ...

Samprasoft

Senior Backend Java Developer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$138K - $179K/yr

Senior Java Backend Developer Candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area or commit to relocation prior to commencement. The Strategic Technology Programs Team is seeking a Senior Java ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior java backend developer in California is $105,426.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $105,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Junior Java Backend Developers are entry-level software engineers who specialize in building and maintaining the server-side logic of web applications using the Java programming language. They work closely with senior developers to implement APIs, manage databases, and ensure smooth data flow between servers and users. Their responsibilities often include writing clean, efficient code, debugging applications, and learning new technologies as needed. Junior Java Backend Developers typically have a foundational knowledge of Java, SQL, and frameworks like Spring Boot.

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Java Backend Developer

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$60.25 - $78/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Hello All,
Greetings from Rootshell Inc..
Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc. is a recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. We are actively seeking Java Backend Developer for one of our client in Sunnyvale, CA. Please share your resume with current location & full contact info
Role:Java Backend Developer
Location:Sunnyvale, CA-Day one onsite
Duration:24+ Months
Job Responsibilities:
• As a key member of the Equinix Product Engineering function you will be involved in the software development life cycle with a focus on delivering solutions for Interconnection product systems.
• Work in a Globally Distributed Development team environment with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on Architecture, Design, Development, Automation Testing & Support of Software Products and Solutions
• Interact with stakeholder(s) to understand and document the product feature(s).
• Provides a level of effort (LOE) for the product backlog. Work with technical project managers and product management teams to define a schedule
• Integrate software product(s) with other systems, test interfaces, and manage version control
• Assist in the analysis & evaluation of new technologies to meet the demand for product roadmap and technology platform goals
• Help in the evaluation and recommendation of appropriate technologies for product features and platform
• Advocate and follow best design and development practices adhering to Engineering standards.
• Participate in Design & Peer Code Review process
• Provides status reports and help with release management planning
• Breaking down the big features and user stories into granular components and development tasks considering different geo-locations
• Prioritizing and parallelizing the tasks in hand and dealing with ad-hoc requests
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Professional Experience architecting, building, deploying, and maintaining customer-facing applications at scale in an innovative engineering environment
• Strong programming foundation with knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns.
• Minimum 6+ years of Full-stack expertise in application design & development with Java technologies with knowledge of Spring, JPA/Hibernate, Message Queues & Workflow Engines with microservices architecture.
• Minimum of 3+ years of expertise on writing Test Automation scripts using Karate & Cypress
• DevOps mindset to improve CICD using GitHub Actions and review DORA metrics to improve processes.
• Nice to have 2+ years of experience with JavaScript, React, Angular, and HTML5/CSS3
• Experience with database technologies (NoSQL, SQL, and Timeseries Databases)
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration and delivery using a public cloud such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and container technologies such as Docker, Rancher, etc.
• Experience in architecting and building large-scale systems using a scale-out architecture that requires high availability, performance, high scalability, and multi-tenancy
Regards,
Naveen
Naveen@rootshellinc
650-212-5354

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