Sr. Java Developer

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Mid-Level Backend Java Engineer to join a highly visible Commerce Platform team responsible for supporting and enhancing critical order management and order visibility applications. This team maintains the foundational architecture that powers internal communication and order processing across approximately 40 applications.This is an excellent opportunity for a strong backend engineer who enjoys solving complex architectural challenges, building scalable microservices, and working within a modern cloud-native environment.What You'll DoDevelop and enhance backend microservices from scratch using JavaBuild reusable components and services that support enterprise-scale applicationsTroubleshoot and resolve complex application and platform issuesContribute to ongoing enhancementsIntegrate applications with Cassandra and other distributed data systemsSupport cloud migration initiatives from PCF to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Assist with platform optimization and service consolidation effortsParticipate in security remediation and modernization projectsCollaborate with Staff Engineers and senior team members on architecture-related challengesWork with messaging technologies to support real-time data movement and communication between services$49/hr to $53/hr. - Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.Skills and RequirementsRequired Qualifications4-6 years of backend software engineering experienceStrong experience developing applications in Java (Java 8+ currently on Java 17)Proven experience building microservices from the ground upExperience working with NoSQL databaseso Cassandra (preferred)Elasticsearch, or GraphQLCloud experience (GCP preferred, but any cloud experience is excepted)Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practicesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience working in large-scale distributed systems environmentsPreferred Qualifications- Experience deploying and supporting applications in KubernetesExperience with Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, or similar messaging platformsExperience supporting cloud migration initiativesExperience leveraging AI tools to improve software development workflows