Kaav Inc.

Senior Backend Java Developer

Company : Kaav Inc.

Location : Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 25 May 2026

Job Title: Senior Backend Java Developer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Preference: Diversity candidates preferred (DEI initiative)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Java Developer to join our team onsite in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development with expertise in Java (8+), Spring Boot, Microservices , and modern Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Must-Have Skills:

Java/J2EE (Java 8 or later)
Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices
Python
SQL
GCP Services: Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, Dataflow, Dataproc
Spark / Apache Beam
DevOps & CI/CD Skills
Containerization: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker
Observability Tools: ELK stack or similar

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems using Java and related technologies.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
Work with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and design robust cloud-based solutions.
Leverage GCP services such as Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Dataproc, and BigQuery for data-intensive applications.
Apply containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and monitor system performance using observability tools like ELK.
Debug and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of applications.
Continuously explore and adopt new technologies aligned with industry trends.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in backend development.
Hands-on experience with Java 8 or newer, Python, and cloud-native application development.
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform services.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
Experience in big data processing with Spark or Apache Beam is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Proactive attitude and aptitude to learn new technologies.