API Developer – Java & GCP C2C jobs Location: Springfield, MO

Tech Mirrors; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced API Developer specializing in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will design and build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs deployed to cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of backend development, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and hands-on experience with CI/CD, databases, and cloud-native architectures. Local candidates only; H1B not eligible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development with Java/Spring Boot.
• Strong microservices and distributed systems knowledge.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Hands-on with GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub).
• CI/CD and deployment automation experience.
• Proficient in MySQL/PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and API security.
• Experience with Kafka and Pub/Sub messaging.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and manage microservices-based architectures with high availability and fault tolerance.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs with frontend applications and third-party services.
• Design and optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on GCP.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize database interactions and data processing.
• Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Follow coding best practices, participate in code reviews, and develop automated tests.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

GCP

CI/CD

Database knowledge

OAuth2/JWT/security

Kafka/Pub/Sub

Cloud-native development

Problem solving & communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus/Grafana

GraphQL

Job description

API Developer – Java & GCP

Experience:8+ Years

Location:Springfield, MO | NEED LOCAL’s

RATE $ 40 / HR | GC, USC, H4EAD & OPT WILL WORK FOR THIS ROLE

H1b WON”T BE ELIGIBLE

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilledBackend/API Developerwith strong hands-on expertise inJava, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs deployed in cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services usingJava and Spring Boot.
• Develop and manageMicroservices-based architectureswith high availability and fault tolerance.
• Build and integrateRESTful APIswith frontend applications and third-party services.
• Design and optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications onGCP.
• ImplementCI/CD pipelinesand automate cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize database interactions and data processing.
• Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Follow coding best practices, participate in code reviews, and develop automated tests.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability.

Required Skills

• 3–7+ years of backend development experience withJava and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge ofMicroservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience developing and consumingREST APIs.
• Experience withGCP servicessuch as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, and Pub/Sub.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native application development.
• Experience withCI/CD and deployment automation.
• Proficiency withMySQL/PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding ofdesign patterns, data structures, and system design.
• Knowledge ofOAuth2, JWT, and API security.
• Experience withKafka and/or Pub/Sub.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Exposure toevent-driven architectureand reactive programming.
• Knowledge ofAPI Gateway and service meshconcepts.
• Experience withPrometheus, Grafana, or Stackdriver.
• Familiarity withGraphQL.
• Experience with backend performance tuning and optimization.