Remote Backend Java Developer (India) – US EST Hours

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February 26, 2026
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Job Description

⏰ Working Hours: India Time 6:00 PM – 3:30 AM (US EST overlap till 5 PM)
🌐 Location: Remote (India)
💼 Type: Long-term / Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Java Developer to join our distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position with a focus on developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend services for high-performance applications. The ideal candidate can work independently, solve complex technical problems, and deliver reliable code in a collaborative environment.

Required Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Java and backend engineering principles
  • Solid understanding of application performance optimization
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle
  • Advantage: Experience with JPA/Hibernate

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS EC2, S3)
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience working with JBoss, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services
  • Write efficient queries and manage relational databases
  • Implement performance improvements and troubleshoot issues
  • Collaborate remotely with the engineering team
  • Follow best practices in coding, testing, and documentation

Candidate Expectations

  • Strong communication skills and accountability in a remote environment
  • Ability to work independently and deliver clean, maintainable code
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail