Sr. Java Developer (Cloud experience) - Ohio based candidates

Job Title: Java Developer (Cloud Focus)

Location: Columbus, OH or Cincinnati, OH (Can't provide sponsorship at this time)

Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

Position Overview

• We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in at least one of these cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform / 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 Google Cloud Platform 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.
• Google Cloud Platform 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 Google Cloud Platform 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.