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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

We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in atlest one of these cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform / 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 Google Cloud Platform 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.

Must-Have Skills

Core Java (8 or newer) strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Spring Boot deep understanding of building RESTful microservices.
Google Cloud Platform 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 Google Cloud Platform Cloud Build/Jenkins pipelines.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Good to Have

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).

Ideal Candidate Profile

A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions.
Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment.

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