Java Springboot Developer

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Java Springboot Developer to join their team. This position is located in Hopkins, Minnesota. Duties Design, develop, and maintain RESTful microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x Build distributed, high-throughput systems using Apache Cassandra, including data modeling and query optimization Develop and deploy cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure such as AKS, Azure Functions and Service Bus Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Event Hubs Apply microservices patterns such as API Gateway, Circuit Breakers, Service Discovery, and Distributed Tracing Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and service mesh technologies Write high-quality unit and integration tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, and related frameworks Lead code reviews, enforce secure coding practices, and drive performance optimization Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and improve reliability with strong monitoring and alerting Mentor engineers, contribute to technical direction, and help ensure overall team success Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and runbooks Identify technical debt and propose scalable, best-practice solutions Desired Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience designing and developing large, complex backend systems using Java and OOP principles 6+ years of experience building microservices architectures 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem such as Spring Cloud, Data, Security, REST 3+ years working with streaming and messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus Proven experience with Apache Cassandra or other NoSQL databases, including production data modeling and performance tuning Strong experience with containerization and cloud platforms Experience building APIs using REST, JSON, and familiarity with gRPC and GraphQL Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of API security and secure coding best practices Experience using modern development tools Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with US-based and global teams Experience leading and mentoring engineers while remaining a strong individual contributor Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered Pay Range The approximate pay range for this position is between $48.00 and $69.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. #J-18808-Ljbffr