Senior Backend Software Engineer; Java, AWS & Kubernetes

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java, AWS & Kubernetes)

We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and support cloud‑based platform services and APIs for a large‑scale connected technology platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, cloud‑native development, microservices architecture, and AWS technologies while contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle. This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office.

Candidates may work from either the Dearborn, MI or Palo Alto, CA office.

• Design, develop, maintain, and support mission‑critical cloud platform components.
• Build and enhance secure, reliable, and scalable platform services and APIs.
• Develop RESTful and gRPC‑based microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Develop Kafka producers and consumers for real‑time event processing.
• Implement OAuth2/JWT authentication and authorization.
• Follow Test‑Driven Development (TDD) practices and create integration tests.
• Instrument applications with logging, metrics, and monitoring to support observability and performance.
• Design, implement, deploy, monitor, and support software throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver production‑ready solutions.
• Participate in technical design discussions and promote engineering best practices.
• Support high‑availability, scalable cloud applications in an always‑on production environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in cloud‑based software development.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and gRPC services.
• Experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing OAuth2/JWT security.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git Hub.
• Experience with ArgoCD.
• Experience with Sonar Qube and FOSSA.
• Strong understanding of API design and integration.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud‑based production solutions.
• Experience supporting highly available, mission‑critical applications.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles.
• Experience with JSON, REST, Swagger, and Postman.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other perks

HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success.