Java Back-end Engineer

Dexian; Melvindale (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Java Back-end Engineer to develop and maintain server-side components, including APIs and microservices, primarily in Java. The role focuses on scalable, secure services for either on-premises or cloud environments and requires collaboration with product owners, designers, and architects to ensure seamless integration.

The position is based in Detroit, MI with a four-day onsite workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in IT with at least 3 years in hands-on development.
• Experience with backend APIs and microservices.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Familiarity with cloud and on-prem deployment and management.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and data protection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand use-cases and requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy APIs and microservices using Java and related tech.
• Collaborate with front-end and cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Manage deployment to cloud or on-prem environments with health monitoring and security hardening.
• Oversee data storage and retrieval using databases like MySQL and MongoDB.
• Advocate for best practices including CI/CD and test-driven development.
• Optimize deployment strategies to improve resiliency and reliability.
• Support security best practices to protect user data through encryption and anonymization.

Skills

Back-end development

APIs

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role : Java Back-end Engineer

Location : Detroit, MI :: 4days Onsite in a week

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description

This role involves developing and maintaining the back-end/server-side components of applications, including APIs, databases, and services containing business logic.

The focus is on creating scalable, secure, and efficient services either on-premises or in the cloud, using various programming languages and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their use-cases and requirements.
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering solutions using diverse tools, programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Align development efforts with overarching architecture guidelines for a unified approach.
• Design, develop, and deploy new code, including APIs and microservices, primarily using languages such as Java.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and cross-functional teams like product owners, designers, and architects to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage application deployment to cloud or on-prem environments, ensuring health monitoring, security hardening, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee data storage and retrieval within applications leveraging database technologies like MySQL, MongoDB, and others.
• Advocate for best programming practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Optimize infrastructure and deployment strategies to enhance application resiliency and reliability.
• Support security best practices to protect user data through encryption and anonymization.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in IT and 3 years of hands-on development.
• Proficiency with at least one programming language or framework.
• Bachelor's Degree (additional educational qualifications are not specified).
• Experience with back-end application development, including APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud and on-prem deployment and management.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and data protection techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevSecOps practices beyond pipelines, including tools like GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, and preferred cloud platforms such as GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of full-stack application development and DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting product users and enabling product/service enhancements.
• Ability to use AI responsibly to improve product and service delivery.
• Strong independent work management, problem-solving skills, and thought leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills with clarity and conciseness.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.