A leading technology company in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking an experienced software developer proficient in Java and Spring Boot. The position involves designing scalable applications, implementing microservices, and deploying solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Candidates should be familiar with CI/CD processes, Kafka for messaging, and should ideally have experience in machine learning. Collaboration with stakeholders and leading junior developers is also essential. This role offers an opportunity to drive best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Implement microservices architecture ensuring modularity and maintainability.
Design and implement asynchronous communication using Kafka.
Build and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform or other environments.
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Conduct performance tuning for high-traffic applications.
Collaborate with data science teams to integrate ML models into applications.
Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to junior developers.
Work closely with product owners and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
REST APIs
Microservices
Kafka
Angular/React
GCP
AWS/Azure
Python
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Job description
Required Skills
Technical: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, Kafka, Angular/React
Cloud: GCP (preferred) or AWS/Azure experience
Python for AI/ML
DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes.
Core Responsibilities
Application Design & Development
Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
Implement microservices architecture ensuring modularity and maintainability.
Develop front-end components (React/Angular or similar) integrated with backend services.
Integration & Messaging
Design and implement asynchronous communication using Kafka or other messaging tools.
Ensure reliable message delivery and fault-tolerant event-driven systems.
Cloud Deployment
Build and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud environments.
Utilize cloud-native services (Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes, etc.) for scalability and resilience.
CI/CD & DevOps
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
Automate build, test, and deployment processes for faster delivery.
Performance & Security
Conduct performance tuning and optimization for high-traffic applications.
Implement security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, etc.) across services.
Machine Learning / Statistical Analysis (Good to Have)
Collaborate with data science teams to integrate ML models into applications.
Use Python for data processing, ML pipelines, or predictive analytics when required.
Leadership & Mentorship
Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and provide guidance to junior developers.
Drive best practices in coding standards, architecture, and agile methodologies.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with product owners, architects, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications.