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Job Title: Java Developer – (Strong Cloud Focus)
Location: Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Minneapolis, MN (On-site from day one)
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Position Overview
Location: Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Minneapolis, MN (On-site from day one)
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Position Overview
- We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in atlest one of these cloud platforms (GCP / AWS / Azure).
- The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, integrate with cloud-native tools, and ensure high performance and reliability across distributed systems.
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java (8 or above) and Spring Boot.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- Develop and deploy applications on GCP using services such as:
- Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Run.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build.
- Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.).
- Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to ensure smooth deployment and scalability.
- Write efficient, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Core Java (8 or newer) – strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Spring Boot – deep understanding of building RESTful microservices.
- GCP Cloud Services – hands-on experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, etc.
- API Development & Integration – RESTful APIs, JSON, and security best practices.
- Database Skills – experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
- CI/CD & Containerization – knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP Cloud Build/Jenkins pipelines.
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
- Exposure to Kafka, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or ELK.
- Basic understanding of security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).
- A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment.