Senior Java Back End Developer

ExeQut is looking for a Senior Backend Java Engineer to join our growing international team. The ideal candidate will experience in developing backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, with a foundational understanding of service-oriented architectures. You will work with a multinational team and support U.S.-based clients, so fluency in English and comfort with U.S. time zones (EST core hours) are a must. This is a role for someone who is passionate about backend development, eager to grow, and ready to contribute to real-world enterprise solutions from day one, supported by experienced senior engineers who will mentor and guide your development. Primary Responsibilities Assist in the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot Contribute to development tasks under the guidance of senior engineers with best practices in mind. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning learning from senior feedback and gradually contributing your own. Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code. Assist in troubleshooting production issues and contribute to root cause analysis under senior guidance. Optional: Support product ownership tasks such as requirement elicitation and solution scoping. Qualifications and Requirements Technical Expertise: Foundational hands-on experience with Spring Boot. Basic experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Foundational understanding of software development best practices and architecture patterns. Fluent English Communication. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have): Java certification(s) Any exposure to Azure even in a learning or academic context. Basic Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipelines Soft Skills & Work Expectations: Fluent English communication (written and verbal) Availability during US East Coast core hours (9 AM 1 PM EST) from Monday to Friday Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a collaborative, agile, and remote-first environment

Desired Candidate Profile

Technical Expertise: 5+ years of professional or project-based experience in backend Java development. Foundational hands-on experience with Spring Boot. Basic experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Foundational understanding of software development best practices and architecture patterns. Fluent English Communication. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have): Java certification(s) Any exposure to Azure even in a learning or academic context. Basic Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipelines Soft Skills & Work Expectations: Fluent English communication (written and verbal) Availability during US East Coast core hours (9 AM 1 PM EST) from Monday to Friday Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a collaborative, agile, and remote-first environment