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Hire and Retain Java Developers

DistantJob is your hiring partner for finding and retaining Java developers. We headhunt senior Java engineers (backend, platform, data) who join your team remotely, on-site, or via relocation. Expect US time-zone overlap, evidence-based vetting, and a money-back guarantee.

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    What a great Java engineer looks like

    Core Java & JVM: Java 17/21 LTS, concurrency/virtual threads, collections, profiling (JFR/JMC), G1/ZGC tuning.

    FrameworksSpring Boot 3 (WebFlux, Data, Security), <Quarkus or Micronaut for lean microservices; Jakarta EE where appropriate

    Architecture: Hexagonal/DDD, microservices vs. well-structured monoliths, API design (REST/GraphQL), event-driven patterns.

    Data & messaging: SQL (Postgres/MySQL), NoSQL (Mongo/Redis), Kafka/RabbitMQ.

    Cloud-native: Docker, Kubernetes, 12-factor, config/secrets, GitOps basics.

    Build & quality: Maven/Gradle, JUnit 5, Testcontainers, mutation testing, Sonar

    Hire Remote Java Developers

    While every placement is tailored to your unique needs, here’s a glimpse into the caliber and diverse expertise you can expect from a PHP developer headhunted by us:

    Noah R.

    Senior Java

    Noah is a lead senior specialized Java engineer (Spring Boot, Kafka, Postgres) — UTC-5/ET.

    Ana M.

    Platform/Backend

    Ana is a lead senior specialized platform/backend engineer (Quarkus, Kubernetes) — UTC-3.

    Vikram S.

    Lead Java

    Vikram is a lead senior specialized Java engineer (Micronaut, Redis, Keycloak) — UTC+1. He designed auth with OIDC/Keycloak, enabled zero-downtime rollouts, and introduced contract tests with Pact.

    Testimonials

    “DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”

    Éric St-Jean
    VP Engineering, Monetate

    “DistantJob took the time to talk about the job description and explore what was important to us. They came back with a great candidate on the first try!”

    Todd Tolly
    TeamLogic IT Santa Rosa

    “I can easily say that I’ve never worked with a more dedicated, patient, and productive developer. DistantJob made the remote engagement painless. Win-win!”

    Erich Greenebaum
    Principal at WernerCO

    “We have 3 employees from DistantJob right now. Phenomenal. For the dollar value that we are spending, we are far ahead of what we would find locally or offshore.”

    Matt Bricker
    CTO at Surgent Professional Education

    “Hiring through DistantJob (…) surpassed my expectations. I had no opinion before, neither for [remote work] or against, but this experience definitely put it on the radar for me.”

    David Vines
    Operations Manager at CEATI International.

    “DistantJob is great for helping you find technical folks especially when your local area doesn’t have the right pool of talent for the job.”

    Joel Brown
    President and co-owner, site 5

    “The remote developers presented by DistantJob] delivered a caliber of quality, skill and technical expertise, beyond my best expectations, far exceeding our local team members.”

    Gili Tzabari
    Director of R&D Amaya

    “Working with DistantJob made everything about recruiting a highly technical employee easier and cost-effective.”

    Stuart Dow
    Managing Director, Upaknee

    Why Hiring Remote Java Developers?

    Hiring remote Java developers isn’t just a trend; it’s a strategic move that offers significant advantages for your business. Remote hiring opens up a world of possibilities, bringing unparalleled benefits to your projects and bottom line.

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    Access to a Global Talent Pool

    Hiring remotely expands your search to the entire globe. This means you can find expert Java developers with niche skills that are unavailable in your geographical area. You’re no longer restricted by location, only by skill.

    2

    Cost-Efficiency Without Compromise

    Hiring remotely isn’t about finding “cheap” labor; it’s about leveraging global economic differences to get exceptional value and advanced Java development for your investment.

    3

    Focus on Core Business, Not HR Headaches for Java Talent

    Recruiting, vetting, onboarding, payroll, and HR compliance for global talent are significant drains on your internal resources. We can handle these complexities for you. This frees up your in-house team to focus on strategic Java development, coding, and achieving your core business objectives

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    How to hire Java developers Through DistantJob

    As soon as you talk with us or fill our form, the first thing we do is analyze your company. We set up a call with you to understand your culture and the type of people you value working with.

     

    2.The headhunting process begins:

    We reach out to hundreds of candidates that we think might be a possible match for you. In 2 weeks, you’ll start reviewing people that match your requirements. We focus on providing you

     

    3.Contracts, payments, documentation, security – we take care of everything:

     

    Once you select the candidate, we handle all the contracts and payments from day 1. We also take the legal steps required to protect your IP.

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    What Do You Get

    Man looking stressed while working on a laptop covered in stickers in a modern workspace.

    Candidates of Proven Quality

    The best people already have a job. We find senior PHP developers only, working in established companies–and bring them to your team.

     

    Turnkey Global Payments & HR

    Rest easy knowing your hires are well cared for. Our HR service handles global contract payments for you and provides social-emotional support to keep them performing at their best.

     

    Budget Conscious Hiring

    By hiring in countries with a lower cost of living, your budget will stretch farther, while your developers will be earning exactly how much they want.

    Have questions about hiring a Java expert?

    FAQ on Hiring Java Developers Online

    Hiring durations vary, but usually, they are time-consuming. While some platforms might offer candidates within days, thorough vetting for a perfect fit can take months.

    DistantJob stands out as a top remote recruitment agency, offering pre-vetted Java developers tailored to your company’s needs, in just 2 weeks.

    DistantJob recommends in-house remote full-time contracts. Freelancers suit short-term projects. In contrast, full-time developers provide long-term support, adaptability to various projects, and grow with company needs.

    You can hire top Java developers from platforms like DistantJob, Upwork, Toptal, and Hired. It’s essential to vet candidates thoroughly as the best ones may not always be actively seeking jobs

    How To Hire Remote Java Developers?

    When hiring Java developers, fully remote contracts are the best way to get quality employees at affordable rates. 

    Here are some key steps you should consider when remote hiring:

    1. Create a good job description: Be mindful of the position you’re hiring for. Make a list of the main responsibilities and skill requirements, as well as a brief summary of the job.  Be descriptive, yet concise: you’ll want your candidates to find out if the job is tailored to them in the first few seconds so they will be enticed to apply.
    2. Find your candidates: After landing a good description, time to post it in appropriate job boards. While you wait for applicants, you should also make a conscious effort of looking for people by yourself as well. Many great Java experts aren’t actively looking for a job, but will consider it if the proposition is enticing for them.
    3. Assess and filter your options: Now that you have all your candidates, it’s time to conduct a thorough assessment and filter them until you have a handful of the best ones. These will be the ones you’ll get to interview and know more deeply before making the final decision.
    4. Conduct interviews: Time to test your candidates knowledge and skills! In this stage, you’ll usually want a combination of technical interviews to test their Java knowledge, as well as some coding challenges to assess their soft skills. After finding the best qualified candidate, time to make them an offer!
    5. Onboard your new hires: Congratulations! You now have a new employee ready to tackle your projects alongside the rest of your development team. Make them feel welcome and create an enticing onboarding experience that will get them started with the right foot. Maintaining an employee happy is as important, if not more so, than hiring one, and you should make the transition as painless as possible. Integrate them with their team from day one and you’ll see immediate results!

    Java coders should be proficient in Web Services, Database management, HTML, MVC architecture, XML processing, Maven tooling, API development, Junit testing, Jquery, Scrum methodologies, Json processing, and Jenkins for continuous integration.

    Java developers might face challenges like memory management issues, dealing with older Java versions, or integrating with non-Java code. A skilled developer will have strategies to navigate these.

    A Senior Java Developer’s US salary averages $110,000/year. Costs vary based on location, experience, and skills. Hiring remotely can offer savings. For instance, Java developers in Mexico earn around $19,165/year.

    Boost your business with the right Javascript developer

    When you partner with DistantJob for your next project, you can be sure that youre getting the highest quality Java developers, who will deliver quality work on time. We will hunt for developers globally, so you can expect candidates that meet your expectations, usually within two weeks or less. This means that you can start getting the value that these developers bring to your business quickly, without sacrificing the quality of the output.

    Hire a Java Developer

    Ready to hire the best developers, 40% faster than the industry average? Give us your email, and our account manager will get in touch ASAP!

      Reduce Development Workload And Time With The Right Developer

      When you partner with DistantJob for your next hire, you get the highest quality developers who will deliver expert work on time. We headhunt developers globally; that means you can expect candidates within two weeks or less and at a great value.

      Increase your development output within the next 30 days without sacrificing quality.

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