Sr. Java Developer; Cloud – Ohio

Job Title:
Java Developer (Cloud Focus)

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

Employment Type:
Contract-to-hire

• 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.

• 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 Cloud Services 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 Google Cloud Platform 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.