Senior Java Backend Developer for High-Scale Healthcare Systems

Filled
February 24, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer (5–6 years experience) to join our engineering team and help build high-scale healthcare systems that handle large volumes of data and transactions.

You will play a key role in designing scalable backend services, improving system performance, and ensuring reliability for critical healthcare applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and maintain microservices-based architectures
  • Develop scalable APIs to support high-traffic healthcare platforms
  • Integrate and manage message brokers such as Kafka or SQS
  • Work with databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
  • Ensure system performance, reliability, and security
  • Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
  • Troubleshoot production issues and optimize existing systems

Required Skills

  • 5–6 years of experience in Java backend development
  • Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
  • Experience with event-driven systems and messaging tools like:
    • Kafka
    • Amazon SQS
  • Solid experience with databases:
    • PostgreSQL
    • MongoDB
    • Redis
  • Strong knowledge of REST API design
  • Experience with distributed systems and scalability challenges
  • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on healthcare or health-tech platforms
  • Knowledge of HIPAA or healthcare compliance standards
  • Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana

What We Offer

Long-term growth opportunities

Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare technology

Collaborative and engineering-driven environment

Competitive compensation

Flexible or remote work options