Role description
Java Backend Engineer
The Role
UST is looking for a strong Java backend engineer to help build a NextGen, high-scale enterprise platform with a multi-vendor, multi-geo team. This is an independent contributor role from day one and is strictly on-site at the client office. Remote candidates will not be considered. One flexible remote day per week may be offered after 8 weeks.
What You'll Do
• Build backend services for a high-scale enterprise platform as an independent contributor from day one.
• Design and develop microservices and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build event-driven processing with Kafka and deploy and run services on Kubernetes.
• Write optimized SQL queries and work with Cosmos DB or other NoSQL data stores.
• Apply CI/CD practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot production code and explain the design and logic behind your past project work.
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
Required
• 5-6 years of hands-on enterprise Java development (recent), with Java 18 or above mandatory.
• 3-4 years of hands-on Kafka experience and 2-3 years of solid Kubernetes experience.
• Hands-on Spring Boot development, including dependency injection, ORM, and REST API development.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills, design patterns, and understanding of microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries optimized to industry standards, plus Cosmos DB or other NoSQL experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
• Azure or GCP experience, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL or Cosmos DB.
Skills
Java, Apache Kafka, NoSQL, Spring Boot, Design Patterns, Microservices, Object-Oriented Programming, REST, Kubernetes, SQL, Azure Cosmos DB
Location & Compensation
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: Sunnyvale, California
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.
As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.
