Senior Software Engineer - Java, GCP

Senior Software Engineer - Java, GCPJob#: 3057911Job Description:Senior Software Engineer - Java, GCPLocation: Austin, Texas (Hybrid)Alternate Location: Westlake, Texas, Denver, ColoradoRole OverviewAn established organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate high-throughput, low-latency, mission-critical platforms. The role focuses on Java-based API development, cloud-native deployments, modern access management protocols, and AI-assisted software engineering. The selected candidate will own services with strict reliability, performance, and availability SLAs, operating at scale in a security-sensitive environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance Java services supporting REST-based APIs with robust security practices.Build cloud-native, horizontally scalable services deployed on GCP and other public cloud platforms.Develop and secure APIs using OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SAML-based authentication and authorization flows.Implement API-first designs with strong contract discipline, backward compatibility, and clarity.Build and operate highly resilient systems maintaining low latency, high throughput, and strict availability SLAs.Apply resilience patterns such as timeouts, retries, circuit breakers, bulkheads, and rate limiting.Participate in production support, incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous reliability improvement.Utilize CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment lifecycles.Work with containerized workloads and modern deployment strategies including blue/green, canary, and feature flags.Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate feature development, improve code quality, and assist with troubleshooting.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.Experience: Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Java software development, API design, and building production-grade services.Technical Skills: Proven expertise in RESTful services, GCP deployment, and modern Access Management protocols including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML 2.0. Experience with distributed systems, concurrency, performance optimization, and observability tools is required.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. 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In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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