Job Description
Job Description
Java Backend Developer
Location: Onsite – Tampa, FL
Compensation: $65,000 – $100,000 (Based on experience)
Position Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java technologies and modern backend architecture. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services that support complex business applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native deployment pipelines.
Core Technical Proficiencies
• Java (8 and 17+) with Spring Boot and Spring Framework modules: Web, Data JPA, Security
• RESTful and GraphQL API development following clean architecture principles
• Hibernate/JPA for ORM and efficient data access (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Integration with third-party APIs, messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching solutions (Redis, Ehcache)
• Robust exception handling, structured logging (SLF4J, Logback), and secure authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth2)
• Containerization & Deployment using Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Unit & Integration Testing using JUnit 5, Mockito, and Spring Test
• Familiarity with build tools and version control (Maven/Gradle, Git)
• API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
• Strong understanding of Core Java concepts including OOP, Collections, Streams, and Concurrency
Preferred Additional Skills
• Experience with JSP, Servlets, and JSTL for dynamic web interfaces
• Familiarity with the Codename One framework for cross-platform mobile development
Company DescriptionWho We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.
What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.
What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.
Why People Want It
Our value
Company Description
Who We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value