Java Backend Developer

New York, United StatesPosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Talan is hiring a mid-level Java Backend Developer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in New York. Part of Talan's Frontend hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term engagement

Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a team building a strategic Application Monitoring Platform. The platform will provide real-time visibility into application health, server performance, process status, and infrastructure resources through a centralized monitoring solution used by development and production support teams.

This role is focused on designing and developing scalable backend services responsible for collecting, processing, and exposing monitoring data to a modern web-based UI.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 21.
Build scalable services to monitor application health, server status, process execution, and infrastructure metrics.
Develop APIs consumed by the Front-End UI team.
Integrate with scheduling and monitoring tools such as AutoSys and existing enterprise platforms.
Collaborate with Front-End developers, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Production Support teams.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support when required.
Optimize application performance and reliability.

Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
5+ years of Java development experience.
Strong expertise with Java 21.
Experience developing backend services and REST APIs.
Strong Linux knowledge.
Experience with multithreading and concurrent programming.
Solid understanding of distributed systems.
Experience with Git and Agile methodologies.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with monitoring or observability platforms.
Familiarity with AutoSys or enterprise scheduling tools.
Experience with application health monitoring.
Exposure to KDB (not required).
Python scripting experience.
Financial Services experience is a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with developers, infrastructure, and support teams.
Self-driven with excellent analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

💵 Competitive salary between USD $100.000 - US$130.000
💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About Talan

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How do I apply for the Java Backend Developer position at Talan?

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Is the Java Backend Developer role at Talan remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in New York. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Java Backend Developer at Talan earn?

Talan has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Java Backend Developer role at Talan posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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