Java Backend Developer - DevOps

Role descriptionJob Title : Java Backend Developer - DevOps Location : Richardson, TX (Remote) 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 SkillsBackend 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

Created: 2026-03-10