Cloud Software Engineer

Role: Cloud Software Engineer


Location: Hyrbid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI


Duration: Long-Term Contract


Description:

As part of our team, the software engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, resilient backend solutions in cloud-native environments. This role focuses on building high-quality APIs and microservices using Java-based technologies while ensuring adherence to industry best practices and enterprise engineering standards.


Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and cloud-native architectures
• Build scalable microservices to support Connected Vehicle and consumer-facing applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, architecture, security) to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and production support
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub
• Develop and manage data persistence layers using MongoDB and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Ensure application performance, scalability, resilience, and security
• Execute and promote best practices in test-driven development (TDD) and Agile methodologies
• Develop and execute automated testing strategies and test plans
• Implement API design standards, including REST, JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI
• Support security practices including authentication (OAuth), authorization, and data protection
• Contribute to system observability, metrics generation, and performance monitoring
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, deployment automation, and system reliability

Required Skills

Core Technologies

• Java (Spring / Spring Boot) for backend and API development
• MongoDB and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• RESTful APIs, JSON, Swagger/OpenAPI

DevOps & Tooling

• GitHub (source control, branching, PR workflows)
• Jenkins (CI/CD pipeline development and automation)
• Experience with deployment strategies such as canary releases

Engineering Practices

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and Agile delivery
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, Hoppscotch)

Preferred Skills

• Python for scripting and automation
• Front-end familiarity with Angular or React
• OAuth and modern authentication frameworks
• Experience with IDE tools such as IntelliJ or VS Code (GitHub Copilot a plus)
• Knowledge of testing and security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Dynatrace)
• Experience with infrastructure and DevOps tools (e.g., Terraform, Tekton)
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of experience building cloud-native applications using microservices architecture
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub-based workflows
• Experience designing and optimizing database solutions (SQL and NoSQL)
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Experience supporting production applications, including monitoring and troubleshooting

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with cloud-native system design and operations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

EEO Employer

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