Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer

Apex Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

EAP with counseling sessions

Discount programs and training support

Certification prep and courses

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer to own scalable backend services and cloud-native platforms. You will design, develop, test, and support enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, while advancing CI/CD pipelines and automation.

You will work across SDLC phases, implement TDD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software and infrastructure improvements in a production-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot development.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Knowledge of Python development.
• Experience with Concurrent Programming concepts.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Test Driven Development (TDD) experience.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• DevOps & Infrastructure skills including Linux admin and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise software applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures.
• Participate in full SDLC activities including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Develop high-quality, scalable code with TDD practices.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support for critical applications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software enhancements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Python

Concurrent Programming

SDLC

TDD

CI/CD

DevOps

Linux Shell

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Shell scripting

Job description

Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer to join a team responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise applications and platform infrastructure. This role combines hands-on software engineering with operational ownership and requires an individual who is equally comfortable building scalable backend services and supporting modern cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong Java development experience, modern DevOps expertise, and a passion for delivering reliable, production-ready applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise software applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Participate in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code following Test Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support for critical applications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software enhancements and new functionality

Platform & Operations Responsibilities

• Support Linux-based environments and perform system administration activities
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation tools
• Deploy and manage applications using modern DevOps practices
• Utilize infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability of applications and supporting infrastructure
• Participate in deployment, release management, and environment support activities

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot development
• Experience with Microservices Architecture
• Knowledge of Python development
• Experience with Concurrent Programming concepts
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Test Driven Development (TDD) experience
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps & Infrastructure Skills
• Linux Administration Shell Scripting Terraform Ansible Docker Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience building AI-enabled applications
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
• Strong troubleshooting and production support experience

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.