Java Backend Developer - DevOps

Job Title : Java Backend Developer - DevOps 

Location : Richardson, TX (Remote)

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<