Sr. Java Developer II Multiple openings

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HYR Global Source Inc
Chicago, IL, United States
  • IT
  • FullTime
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Job Title: Java Developer — (Strong Cloud Focus) Location: Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Minneapolis, MN (On-site from day one) Employment Type: Contract-to-hire Position Overview

  • We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in atlest one of these cloud platforms (GCP / AWS / Azure).
  • The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, integrate with cloud-native tools, and ensure high performance and reliability across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java (8 or above) and Spring Boot.
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Develop and deploy applications on GCP using services such as:
  • Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Run.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build.
  • Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.).
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to ensure smooth deployment and scalability.
  • Write efficient, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Must-Have Skills

  • Core Java (8 or newer) — strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
  • Spring Boot — deep understanding of building RESTful microservices.
  • GCP Cloud Services — hands-on experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, etc.
  • API Development & Integration — RESTful APIs, JSON, and security best practices.
  • Database Skills — experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
  • CI/CD & Containerization — knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP Cloud Build/Jenkins pipelines.
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Good To Have

  • Exposure to Kafka, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or ELK.
  • Basic understanding of security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions.
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment.

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