Senior Backend Java Engineer In San Jose, CA - Hybrid - LOCALS ONLY

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Amtex Enterprises, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! ROLE – 1 | Staff Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer Location : San Jose, CA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Duration : Long-Term Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend engineering initiatives focused on scalable distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and high-throughput platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Lead backend engineering projects and coordinate technical teams • Architect and develop scalable microservices and REST APIs • Drive engineering standards, coding practices, and technical excellence • Design and optimize high-throughput distributed systems • Collaborate with leadership, architects, and cross-functional teams • Improve platform scalability, resilience, and performance • Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and Pub/Sub • Mentor engineers and guide technical decision-making • Support cloud-native deployments and modernization initiatives Required Skills: • 10+ years of software engineering experience • Strong Java, Spring, and Microservices expertise • Deep understanding of JVM internals, concurrency, and performance optimization • Experience with Google Cloud Platform cloud environments (AWS also acceptable) • RESTful APIs, caching, data modeling, and partitioning strategies • Apache Kafka or Google Pub/Sub • High-scale distributed systems experience • Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture • Strong analytical and leadership skills Preferred: • AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) • Experience with high-volume transaction platforms ROLE – 2 | Software Engineer Backend Java Location : San Jose, CA (Hybrid Opportunity) Duration : Long-Term Contract Opportunity We are looking for a Backend Java Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems supporting enterprise payment platforms and distributed applications. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop backend systems and microservices • Build scalable RESTful APIs and distributed applications • Participate across the full SDLC lifecycle • Lead technical problem-solving and design discussions • Mentor junior engineers and support engineering best practices • Optimize backend performance and scalability • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Required Skills: • 3+ years of backend development experience • Strong Java / Java EE development • Spring MVC or Hibernate • RESTful APIs and microservices • Distributed systems architecture • Docker and Kubernetes • Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) • Performance optimization and caching strategies • Strong debugging and analytical skills Preferred: • Agile/Scrum experience • Payment processing industry knowledge • Open-source contributions