Java Backend Developer

Role Overview

Java Backend Developer (MA, Remote) for a 10-month duration. You will work primarily on backend systems (~80–85%) with some exposure to frontend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain enterprise backend services using the Java ecosystem
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with data stores
• Work on ETL development and database-related features
• Collaborate on software design, SDLC, and code reviews
• Participate in system deployment/lifecycle management
• Support deployment pipelines and tooling (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins)

Requirements (Must-Have)

• 5+ years of hands-on Java backend development
• Recent 2–3 projects/clients in the Pharma domain
• Strong backend skills:
  • Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA / Hibernate
  • RESTful APIs
  • SQL and Oracle Database
  • ETL development
• Microservices (preferred)
• Maven/Gradle proficiency
• Basic to intermediate frontend knowledge: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• AngularJS exposure preferred
• Understanding of software design, SDLC, code reviews, and best practices
• Experience with Windows and Linux server administration
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-Haves

• Bioinformatics or cheminformatics exposure
• AngularJS frontend development experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree + 4+ years relevant experience