Cloud DevOps Manager

Job Title : Java Developer (Strong Cloud Focus)

Location : Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Minneapolis, MN (On-site from day one)

Employment Type : Contract-to-hire

Position Overview

We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in atlest 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.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Run.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.).
• Collaborate with DevOps 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.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions. Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment.