Java Backend Developer - DevOps

Randstad Technologies
Plymouth, MI
Job Summary

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

location: Telecommute

job type: Contract

salary: $49.70 - 59.70 per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Posted 2026-03-12

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