| Location | WA |
| Job Type | Contractor, Full-time |
| Salary | $65 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | null |
Local to Issaquah, WA candidates only
Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Backend Developer specializing in Java Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the retail domain, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for implementing best development practices across onsite-offshore teams. The candidate will participate in all aspects of the SDLC lifecycle including solution design, implementation and deployment from offshore. This hands-on technical role requires strong object-oriented and system design skills, Web application architecture, Web services and XML/JSON transformation. The candidate must have excellent communication skills to successfully interact with clients, other software developers, application and data architects, business analysts and other related teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead backend development efforts using Java Spring Boot and Microservices.
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across onsite and offshore locations.
Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.
Drive continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews.
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
Work closely with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Must haves:
Skill 1 – 10 + Years of exp in Java
Skill 2 – 8 + Years of Exp in Spring boot, Kubernetes, Docker
Skill 3- 4+ Years of exp in GCP
Required Skills & Qualifications:
10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
Strong expertise in Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.
Experience with retail systems such as POS, inventory, order management, or customer engagement platforms.
Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Preferable to have GCP.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Tools & Technologies:
Development: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code
Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
Build Tools: Maven, Gradle
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab
CI Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, REST Assured
Monitoring: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Nice to Have: Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Exposure to retail analytics and data pipelines.
Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies.