Senior Java Developer — Microservices & Spring | Remote

August 18, 2026

<h2 dir="ltr">About the Role</h2> We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, Spring, and a microservices architecture. This is a hands-on engineering role: you'll own services end to end, from data modeling through deployment, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions. If you're comfortable owning backend architecture decisions and writing clean, maintainable code at scale, this is built for that. <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Build and evolve microservices architecture, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and API design </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries using SQL </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Implement RESTful APIs and support integration with third-party systems and internal services </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Write clean, testable, production-quality code, including unit and integration tests </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues across distributed services </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for microservices </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, product) to deliver features end to end </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Contribute to technical documentation and best practices for the engineering team </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Strong hands-on experience with Java in a production backend environment </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Solid experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Cloud) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Strong SQL skills, including schema design, query optimization, and relational data modeling </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Experience with RESTful API design and development </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Understanding of distributed systems concepts (service communication, fault tolerance, scalability) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Solid communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional and distributed teams </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Experience with message queues or event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Experience with NoSQL databases alongside SQL </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Why This Role</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Real architectural ownership: Shape microservices design decisions, not just implement tickets </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Modern stack: Work with current Java, Spring, and microservices best practices </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product, QA, and frontend teams on end-to-end delivery </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Flexibility: Remote-friendly engagement structure </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">How to Apply</h2> Ready to bring your Java and microservices expertise to a production-grade system? Apply through Toptal here:

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