Java Backend Architect

Backend Architect (Java)

Location:

Woodbridge, NJ

At Fresh Direct, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else. We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry.

From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care. We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest-quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ doors at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us.

As a Backend Architect (Java), you’ll design, develop, and scale core backend systems that power Fresh Direct’s e-commerce and logistics platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to architect robust, high-performance solutions supporting millions of transactions and a seamless customer experience.

• Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Architect, implement, and maintain backend systems in Java and Kotlin.
• Lead efforts in system scalability, caching, and performance optimization.
• Work with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, JMS, and Active
  
  MQ.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and optimize databases (Oracle 12c+, SQL, PL/SQL).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git Hub Actions.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops to ensure reliability and observability using APM tools (Dynatrace, App Dynamics, New Relic).
• Ensure security, compliance, and modern development standards.
• Mentor developers and contribute to architectural design and best practices.

• 6+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, and RESTful API design.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Graph
  
  QL.
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot, JPA, JMS, Active
  
  MQ, and caching frameworks (Redis, Ehcache).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux/Solaris environments.
• Proficiency with Oracle databases, SQL optimization, and schema design.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and APM tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, architectural, and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A high‑energy, ownership‑driven mindset and passion for building impactful solutions.

• Experience in e-commerce or high-transaction systems.
• Familiarity with AWS or GCP cloud environments.
• Front‑end fundamentals (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) or frameworks (React, Node.js, Ember).
• Experience with PCI compliance and modern security standards.
• Exposure to data science or machine learning projects.

• Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and voluntary Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• On‑site amenities including gym, cafeteria, parking, and shuttle services.
• Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and mentorship opportunities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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