Photon Interactive
Posted 5d ago

Backend Java Developer | Jersey City, US

Photon Interactive
Jersey City or United States
$44k-$154k/yrOnsiteFull Time, Contract
Responsibilities
  • developing applications
  • building APIs
  • optimizing databases
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science
  • Engineering, or related field
  • 6–10+ years of software development experience
  • Expertise in full-stack development, APIs
  • Databases, cloud
  • DevOps
  • Security, and system design
Technical tools mentioned
React.jsAngularVue.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5CSS3JavaPythonNode.js.NETRESTful APIsGraphQLPostgreSQLMySQLOracleMongoDBDynamoDBGitAWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesKafkaRabbitMQAgileScrum

Job description

Software Engineering – Full Stack Developer – Advanced

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise across both frontend and backend technologies, experience working with APIs and databases, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, test, and maintain end-to-end web applications.

· Build responsive and scalable frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.

· Develop robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.

· Integrate frontend applications with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and third-party services.

· Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.

· Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-tested code.

· Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.

· Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application performance and production issues.

· Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams.

· Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.

· Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection.

· Support CI/CD, cloud deployments, monitoring, and production releases.

· Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance where required.

Required Technical Skills

· Frontend: React.js / Angular / Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.

· Backend: Java / Python / Node.js / .NET or equivalent backend technology.

· Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.

· Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

· Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or similar.

· Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

· Experience with Git and modern software development practices.

· Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

· Understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and API security.

· Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks.

Advanced-Level Expectations

· Ability to independently own complex features from requirements through production deployment.

· Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance, and reliability.

· Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure layers.

· Experience designing and implementing scalable microservices and distributed systems.

· Ability to evaluate technology choices and recommend appropriate solutions.

· Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

· Ability to provide technical mentorship and influence engineering best practices.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

· Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

· Experience with cloud-native application development.

· Knowledge of application observability, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization.

· Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI application integration is a plus.

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

· Typically 6–10+ years of professional software development experience, with significant hands-on Full Stack development experience.

Key Competencies

· Full Stack Application Development

· Software Architecture & System Design

· API & Microservices Development

· Database Design & Optimization

· Cloud & DevOps

· Application Security

· Performance Optimization

· Problem Solving & Debugging

· Technical Leadership & Mentoring

· Agile Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 154,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.

This position is available for independent contractors

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.

About Photon Interactive

Full-service digital agency driving AI-led digital transformation.

Year founded
2007
Employees
6000
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $21.50M Series A (2021)
Headquarters
GB

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