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BackEnd Developer

Photon
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

We are looking for a versatile Backend Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of feature development, from initial design and API integration to automated testing and cloud deployment. You will work across a modern stack, leveraging Java-based microservices and serverless functions to build scalable, high-availability systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of new functional modules using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
  • Full-Stack Integration: Collaborate on the integration of user-facing elements developed in Vue.js with server-side logic, maintaining a seamless flow of data across the stack.
  • Unit Testing & Quality: Write comprehensive, automated unit tests (using JUnit/Mockito) for every feature to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and a high level of test coverage.
  • Cloud-Native Deployment: Manage and deploy containerized applications within AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and develop serverless logic using AWS Lambda.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a robust and rapid release cycle.
  • API Design: Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for various internal and external service integrations.

Required Technical Skills

  • Backend: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework (Web, Security, Data).
  • Frontend Integration: Practical experience with JavaScript, specifically the Vue.js framework, for full-stack coordination.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, including EKS for orchestration and Lambda for serverless computing.
  • DevOps: Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
  • Testing: Expertise in writing unit tests and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
  • Version Control: Expert knowledge of Git for branching, merging, and pull request workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
  • Understanding of containerization principles using Docker.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools within an EKS environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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