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Java Backend Engineer

• Job ID: 60689

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• Sunnyvale

Role description

Java Backend Engineer

Lead I - Software Engineering

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

UST is looking for a strong Java backend developer to work on a multi-vendor multi-geo team to help build a NextGen High Scale Enterprise Platform. Remote full-time position but should work in PST business hrs. Open for sponsorship.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications using strong object-oriented programming principles and industry-standard design patterns.
• Build and implement scalable microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.

Develop Spring Boot applications with expertise in

o Dependency Injection (Spring Core)

o RESTful API development

o ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)

• Design and consume REST APIs for seamless integration between services and external systems.

Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, including

o Azure App Service

o Azure Functions

o Azure SQL Database / Cosmos DB

• Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient SQL queries, ensuring data integrity, performance tuning, and adherence to industry standards.
• Implement and follow CI/CD pipelines using tools like

Azure DevOps/Jenkins for

o Automated builds

o Unit & integration testing

o Continuous deployment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, DevOps) to ensure smooth release cycles and production stability.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting of complex technical issues in real-time.
• Participate in hands-on coding exercises and problem-solving sessions, demonstrating strong logical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines throughout the development lifecycle.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and cloud best practices to improve system design and development efficiency.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need

Mandatory

Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Rest API, SQL, Cosmos DB (or any NO SQL)

Nice to have

Azure or GCP experience, Kubernetes

Skills and experiences

• 5-6 years hands on experience in Java development at enterprise level (recent). Experience in working Java Version 18 or above is mandatory
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Kafka
• Strong programming skills in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and familiarity with Java frameworks
• Understanding of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications
• Hands-on experience in developing Spring Boot applications, including dependency injection, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and REST API development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL or COSTMOS DB
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries as per industrial standards, fine-tuned for optimization
• Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication (written & verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are also important for this role

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: California – Open for remote

Compensation Range

$75,000-$113,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following

Company-paid Employee Only benefits

basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

java,spring boot,kafka,sql,nosql,microservices architecture,kubernetes

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 75,000.00 to 113,000.00 per year

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About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

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