Senior Backend Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Backend Java Developer - only (USC)Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite - 3 days/week)Duration: Long-Term ContractWork Authorization:US Citizens only (USC)About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Java Developer with deep expertise in Java, Microservices, and Google Cloud to join a high-performing team in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen with at least 10+ years of backend development experience and strong problem-solving skills. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply (DEI).Must-Have Skills:Java, Java 8+, J2EESpring & Spring BootMicroservices architectureRESTful API developmentPythonSQLGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP):Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Composer, Dataproc, DataflowApache Beam, SparkDocker, Kubernetes, OpenShiftDevOps, CI/CD toolsELK Stack or similar monitoring toolsResponsibilities:Develop scalable, high-performance Java backend applications on GCP.Design and build microservices and cloud-native APIs.Deploy and manage containerized services using Kubernetes and OpenShift.Optimize applications for speed and scalability.Collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teams.Monitor systems using observability tools (e.g., ELK, Prometheus).Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to tech strategy.Qualifications:10+ years of experience in backend Java developmentStrong experience with GCP architecture and toolsHands-on with Python, DevOps pipelines, and SQL-based databasesProven experience in agile, collaborative environmentsExcellent communication and teamwork abilities