Java Backend Developer - Cloud Native Apps- 10-15 years

American IT Systems • Richardson, TX

1d • $58 - $62 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer with expertise in Cloud Native Applications. This role requires a strong hands-on coding ability and experience with Java, Redis, Kafka, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like GCP/GKE or AWS. The ideal candidate will have 11-15 years of experience and should not be too senior (Lead/Architect level).

Requirements

• 11-15 years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on coding ability in Java.
• Experience with Java, Redis, Kafka, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with GCP/GKE or AWS.
• 8+ years of software development experience in enterprise/web applications.
• 8+ years of experience as a full-stack developer in Java-based technologies with a focus on backend.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS OR Azure OR GCP or other public cloud services.
• 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• 5+ years of experience with SaaS application development/support.
• 5+ years of experience with CI/CD practices.
• 5+ years of experience with containerization.
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes.
• 5+ years of experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies.
• 5+ years' experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or equivalent product engineering collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

• Expert Java programming knowledge on latest JDK versions.
• Expert Spring framework knowledge.
• Knowledge of open-source packages especially those provided by Apache, Google, and Spring.
• Database knowledge – SQL, NoSQL, table structure, data relationships.
• Familiarity with GraphQL/gRPC.
• In-depth experience with building application programming interfaces (API) and frameworks.
• Experience with API security, analytics, throttling, caching, logging, request and response modifications.
• Extensive experience on Monolith to Microservices Migration.
• Extensive experience of Microservices Patterns and its right implementation.
• Extensive experience of the Cloud Native Development practices and 12 factor apps development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using Java.
• Implement backend services using Spring Boot, Redis, and Kafka.
• Deploy and manage applications on GCP/GKE or AWS.
• Collaborate with teams using Agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Participate in CI/CD practices.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development.
• Support SaaS application development and operations.
• Migrate monolith applications to microservices.
• Implement microservices patterns and 12-factor app development practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed