Job Description

You will be responsible for building and maintaining backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as developing modern front-end interfaces using React. Beyond coding, you will lead technical teams, influence enterprise technology decisions, and champion modernization efforts to refresh legacy technologies. You will collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to implement scalable, resilient solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality-focused delivery.

Must-Have Skills

Experience Overview
5+ years of overall IT experience with a strong focus on software engineering principles. Strong Agile mindset: 3+ years of experience working in Agile methodologies aligned with Software Artisanship principles.

Backend & Database

5+ years in Java EE and Spring Framework (Spring Boot) development. 4+ years working with databases, including strong proficiency in SQL and schema design (PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, or MongoDB). 2+ years of API design experience (RESTful APIs, JAX-WS/RS).

Frontend

3+ years in Angular or React development (React preferred). 3+ years with TypeScript/JavaScript and functional programming languages.

Tools, Cloud & Methodology

2+ years of Cloud Platform experience (Google Cloud Platform preferred), including deploying cloud-native services. 3+ years of experience with JUnit, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). 5+ years with version control tools (Git) and build tools (Gradle/Maven). 5+ years using modern IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, or RSA. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) concepts ( 4+ years ).

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Technical Implementation & Architecture

fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality-focused delivery. Design and implement robust application architectures (Microservices), ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and maintainability. Implement resiliency and scalability patterns and support production troubleshooting and on?call rotations. Champion governance and compliance, ensuring solutions adhere to organizational and security standards.

Full Stack Development & Modernization

Build and maintain backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot on Google Cloud Platform; design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with Apigee. Develop responsive front-end user interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring a seamless user experience. Drive modernization efforts by identifying opportunities to refresh legacy technologies (migration/refactoring) and introducing innovative tools and practices.

Developer Experience & DevOps

Empower developers by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and creating a supportive development environment. Write and maintain unit and integration tests, applying TDD/BDD practices to contribute to automated testing workflows. Implement, test, and deploy cloud?native services on GCP, including creating basic runbooks or operational notes. * Simplify development processes by advocating for modern tools, frameworks, and workflows that enhance the developer experience.