Java Backend Developer with Kotlin Experience

Job Title: Java Backend Developer with Kotlin Experience

Job type- -Contract

Location- NYC,NY

Job Description We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong experience in Kotlin to join our team on a contract basis in New York City. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services that support our applications. This role requires a deep understanding of backend technologies, cloud platforms, and APIs to deliver high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Kotlin.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to support frontend and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security.
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues, implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and development best practices for the team.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure the reliability of backend components.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java (preferably Java 8 and above) and Kotlin for backend development.
• Expertise in Spring Boot or other Java-based frameworks.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Knowledge of version control tools, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like JIRA or Trello.