Senior Java Backend Engineer (DevOps) Remote

Georgia Tek Systems

  • TX, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing scalable backend applications, building REST APIs, working with cloud platforms, and managing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments. We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java Microservices and DevOps .

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTX, TX (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    Job Title: Senior Java Backend Engineer (DevOps) Remote
    Location: Remote
    Employment Type: Full-Time
    Job Summary
    We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java Microservices and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing scalable backend applications, building REST APIs, working with cloud platforms, and managing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
    Required Skills
    • 10+ years of software engineering experience
    • Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
    • Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture
    • Experience building and designing RESTful APIs
    • Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
    • Experience with Istio service mesh
    • Hands-on experience with Jenkins / CI/CD pipelines
    • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
    • Knowledge of databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
    • Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ
    • Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
    • Understanding of DevOps practices, monitoring, and automation
    Responsibilities
    • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend services
    • Build and enhance microservices-based applications
    • Develop secure and high-performance REST APIs
    • Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
    • Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
    • Troubleshoot production issues and improve application performance
    • Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams
    • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
    Mandatory Skills
    • Java
    • Java Microservices
    • Spring Boot
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • Istio
    • Jenkins
    • REST APIs
    • Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
    • Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, OAuth2, JWT
    • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
    • Cloud certification is a plus