Remote Java Backend Developer Jobs in Livingston, NJ

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This is a role that requires you to be authentically yourself. We conduct thorough background checks and identity verification on all finalists as a condition of employment. We participate in E-Verify. All interviews are conducted live, via video, and require conversational English fluency — you must be able to discuss your work history, technical decisions, and problem-solving approach clearly and in real time. Applications submitted by or with the assistance of automated tools on behalf of a candidate who cannot personally represent their own experience will be disqualified.

IV Interactive is a digital agency with a reputation for excellence. We are looking for a mid-level full stack developer with a strong backend and infrastructure foundation who can contribute immediately to our growing demand for custom and complex solutions across a diverse project portfolio. This person will work closely with our senior backend developer and development team leadership within our backend pod.

We’re looking for talented, creative and fun people to join our team. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision and retirement. The position is fully remote, but working hours are fixed and East Coast. We work hard, work smart and love what we do.

We look forward to hearing from you!

• Routine and ongoing updates to existing Laravel-based applications
• Engineer and develop new features to existing web applications following client specifications
• Manage and patch Linux servers at the OS and application level, following security best practices
• Full build of Laravel-based applications, contributing at the code level and infrastructure level
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues ranging from codebase bugs to server-level errors
• On occasion, build full CMS-driven websites through a project lifecycle meeting deadlines
• Work closely with other team members for testing, QA, and other development needs
• Share new ideas and approaches with the team that improve our projects and workflows

• 5+ years of practical experience with PHP, including PHP 8.x
• Strong proficiency with Laravel or Symfony
• Solid Linux server administration skills and comfortable managing NGINX environments
• Experience with VueJS, Svelte, or other modern JavaScript frameworksExperience with version control systems
• Experience with AWS or DigitalOcean
• Experience with Cloudflare or other CDNs.
• Excellent problem-solving instincts
• Experience with responsive, mobile-first development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong ownership of your work
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Familiarity with PHP package development
• Static analysis experience (PHPStan)
• Experience with HIPAA-level compliance development
• Experience with SOC 2 certification work
• Experience working at an agency
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Ansible
• Comfortable reading a pen test report and addressing findings at the server or application layer
• Open source contributions
• Have a hobbyist side project? Run a homelab? We'd like to hear about it!

• Collegial, energetic remote work environment at a fast-growing company
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Medical, Vision & Dental coverage
• 401(k) Match and Profit Sharing Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off - Including PTO “Credit” for volunteer work

IV Interactive is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, respect and connectedness. We’re able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. All employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, education or disability should feel valued, respected and heard. We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

IV Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify. Candidates will be asked to complete a background check as a condition of employment.