Back-End Java Developer

About ExeQut

ExeQut is a leader in consulting, delivering customized solutions for enterprise applications and digital platforms. We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and addressing core business challenges through a structured, agile development process. Partnering with clients from ideation to deployment, we ensure our solutions deliver long-term value and streamline the user experience.

Role Summary

ExeQut is hiring a Backend Java Developer to join our Maryland-based team in a hybrid capacity. You will design and develop robust backend systems serving U.S. enterprise clients, collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps in an agile environment. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Java engineer ready to take ownership of meaningful, production-grade work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions 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
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root cause analysis
• Optionally support product ownership tasks such as requirement elicitation and solution scoping

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend Java development
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of software development best practices and architecture patterns
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available at this time)

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Java certification(s)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills & Work Expectations

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, agile team environment
• U.S. Citizen/Naturalized Citizens/Permanent Residents

Engagement Structure

This is a contract-to-hire position. The initial one-year employment contract is through ExeQut, with the candidate working hybrid at our client's Maryland location. Conversion to a full-time role directly with the client is the anticipated outcome upon completion of the contract.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Hybrid work schedule (Maryland-based)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and certification support