Software Engineer - 144174

Sunnyvale, CA, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

PTR Global

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Skills

High Availability
Development Testing
Optimization
IaaS
Scalability
Management
Apache Velocity
Reliability Engineering
Collaboration
Java
MongoDB
Spring Framework
Microservices
Redis
Apache Kafka
Kubernetes
Docker
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
Apache Maven
Git
Public Relations
Workflow
Nginx
Load Balancing
HTTP
Performance Tuning
JUnit
TestNG
Automated Testing
Splunk
Artificial Intelligence
Software Development Methodology
Agile
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Leadership
Computer Science
Terraform
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Grafana
Cloud Computing
Software Security
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Summary

Job Title: Java Backend System Engineer
Duration: 12+ Months contract with extension
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite on every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, build, and operate highly scalable, zero-downtime backend services that power large-scale community and platform applications. This role requires strong backend engineering fundamentals combined with hands-on cloud, DevOps, and observability expertise.
You will work on mission-critical systems that demand high availability, performance, and reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade solutions at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high throughput microservices using Java and Spring Boot
Build and maintain distributed, fault-tolerant systems with Redis, MongoDB, and Kafka
Own the full application lifecycle - architecture, development, testing, deployment, and operations
Perform performance tuning and JVM optimization, including memory profiling and heap analysis
Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, and Git
Containerize applications using Docker and deploy to Kubernetes (EKS) with Helm charts
Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability and resilience
Configure and optimize Nginx for load balancing and traffic management
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Splunk for proactive issue detection
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., RooCode, Claude) to improve development velocity
Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure system reliability and uptime
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile environment

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of professional Java development experience
3+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB
Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Redis, and Kafka
Proven experience designing scalable, highly available distributed systems
Extensive experience with AWS, including EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
Strong CI/CD knowledge using Jenkins, Maven, Git, and PR-based workflows
Solid understanding of Nginx, load balancing, HTTP protocols, and CDNs
Experience with JVM tuning, memory profiling, and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with JUnit and TestNG for automated testing
Familiarity with Splunk for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
Experience using AI tools such as RooCode and Claude
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, and production operations
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools
Knowledge of cloud and application security best practices

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Position Id: 173810
Posted 15 hours ago

Company Info

About PTR Global

Pinnacle Group is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. Pinnacle Group includes Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc., its flagship information technology staffing and consulting services provider; Pinnacle MSP, a managed services provider; Pinnacle Payrolling, a payrolling and independent contractor compliance provider; Pinnacle Canada, which provides staffing, MSP and payrolling services in Canada.

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