What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java, AWS & Kubernetes) position at HTC Global Services?
Job Title
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java, AWS & Kubernetes)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and support cloud-based platform services and APIs for a large-scale connected technology platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, cloud-native development, microservices architecture, and AWS technologies while contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle.
This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office. Candidates may work from either the Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA office.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and support mission-critical cloud platform components.
- Build and enhance secure, reliable, and scalable platform services and APIs.
- Develop RESTful and gRPC-based microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
- Develop Kafka producers and consumers for real-time event processing.
- Implement OAuth2/JWT authentication and authorization.
- Follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and create integration tests.
- Instrument applications with logging, metrics, and monitoring to support observability and performance.
- Design, implement, deploy, monitor, and support software throughout the full development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with software engineers, architects, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions.
- Participate in technical design discussions and promote engineering best practices.
- Support high-availability, scalable cloud applications in an always-on production environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 5 years of progressive experience in cloud-based software development.
- Strong Java development experience.
- Experience building RESTful APIs and gRPC services.
- Experience with Spring Boot.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
- Experience with Apache Kafka.
- Experience with PostgreSQL.
- Experience implementing OAuth2/JWT security.
- Experience with AWS cloud services.
- Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with GitHub.
- Experience with ArgoCD.
- Experience with SonarQube and FOSSA.
- Strong understanding of API design and integration.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based production solutions.
- Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical applications.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles.
- Experience with JSON, REST, Swagger, and Postman.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
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