Java Backend Developer - DevOps

Job title: Java Backend Developer


Location: Remote


Type: Contract


Job Description :


We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development and hands-on DevOps experience . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure automation, along with solid backend engineering fundamentals.


You will play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications in a cloud environment

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Implement secure, high-performance, and reusable code
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications in cloud environments such as GCP/AWS/Azure.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability
• Optimize application performance and scalability

Required Technical Skills


Backend Development

• Strong experience with Java
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• Microservices architecture experience
• RESTful API design and development
• ORM frameworks such as Hibernate/JPA
• Messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
• Unit & integration testing (JUnit, Mockito)

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform , Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
• Containerization using Docker
• Orchestration using Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and SRE practices

Database & Storage

• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Query optimization and performance tuning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Exposure to distributed systems design
• Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with caching systems (Redis)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Certification in AWS/Azure/GCP is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Mentorship experience is a plus

Skills


Mandatory Skills : GCP Artifact Registry, GCP Cloud Build, GCP CloudDeploy, Microservices

Good to Have Skills : Docker, Istio, Java Microservices, Jenkins