Backend Java Developer

Vinsys Information Technology Inc

Job Location:

Woonsocket, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Backend Engineer (BFF Java/Spring/GraphQL)

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for our Backend-For-Frontend (BFF) team to architect and deliver resilient observable and scalable backend services powering client-facing platforms. This senior role balances hands-on development with technical decision-making code reviews and mentoring engineers across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Build and develop BFF layers using Java (17 21) Spring Boot and GraphQL to consolidate data and provide optimized interfaces for web/mobile clients.
Lead the implementation and maintenance of RESTful and GraphQL APIs; shape and enforce API governance.
Integrate and synchronize data flows across Kafka Redis MongoDB and Postgres.
Oversee deployments and production health within AWS ECS/ECR leveraging containerization (Docker) and proactive monitoring with New Relic and CloudWatch.
Champion best practices in unit/integration testing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions CircleCI) and Agile delivery.
Guide architectural adoption of domain-driven design CMS (Contentful) integrations and distributed system reliability.
Perform high-level debugging code reviews and mentor engineering staff on backend and BFF topics
Collaborate closely with frontend/DevOps leads to deliver secure performant customer-centric services.

Technical Requirements

5 years (or relevant senior experience) building and scaling backend services in Java (17) Spring Boot/Spring.
Deep expertise in designing implementing and optimizing GraphQL APIs and schema-first API strategies for BFF patterns
Proven hands-on skill integrating with Kafka (stream processing) Redis (caching) MongoDB/Postgres (NoSQL/relational).
Advanced experience in AWS ECS/ECR containerization with Docker.
Mastery of logging distributed debugging and observability (New Relic CloudWatch or similar).
Track record driving test automation CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions CircleCI) and Agile Scrum ceremonies.
Familiarity with Contentful CMS and principles of domain-driven design.
Strong advocate for code quality security best practices and system architecture discussions.

Preferred

History of leading BFF/API gateway or complex API aggregation projects.
Experience scaling high-throughput real-time APIs (REST and GraphQL).
Mentored and upskilled junior/mid-level engineers; driven architectural modernization and tech supporting production systems in 24/7 SaaS or transactional platforms.

Required Skills : Java

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Additional Skills :

Background Check : Yes

Drug Screen : No

Senior Backend Engineer (BFF Java/Spring/GraphQL) Role OverviewSeeking a Senior Backend Engineer for our Backend-For-Frontend (BFF) team to architect and deliver resilient observable and scalable backend services powering client-facing platforms. This senior role balances hands-on development wit...