Job Description

About the Role
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