Java Developer Google Cloud Platform

Java Developer (Google Cloud Platform Focused)

Location:

Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Minneapolis, MN (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Employment Type:

Contract-to-hire

We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands‑on experience in Google Cloud Platform. 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.

• 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, Big Query, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Run.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Cloud Build.
• Manage and optimize SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.).
• Collaborate with Dev Ops 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.

• 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 – hands‑on experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Big Query, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, etc.
• API Development & Integration – RESTful APIs, JSON, and security best practices.
• Database skills – experience with Postgre
  
  SQL or other relational databases.
• CI/CD & Containerization – knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP Cloud Build/Jenkins pipelines.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

• 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).

A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions. Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment. Follow us on Linked In for more opportunities.