Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Programmer/Analyst: IV (Lead)
Title: Senior Java Developer (Programmer/Analyst IV - Lead)
Location: Columbus OH
Duration: Contract to hire on fulltime : Sponsorship not available now or in future .
Job Description The client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native applications, event-driven solutions, and distributed systems. You will collaborate closely with architecture, infrastructure, security, and product teams to deliver high-value enterprise solutions leveraging modern cloud and AI-assisted development practices.
Must Have Skills - 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development (Java 8/11/17/21).
- Strong proficiency in the Spring Boot Framework for building scalable microservices and REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services (Cloud Run, BigQuery, etc.).
- Practical experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven and asynchronous messaging.
- Experience working with Google Cloud Bigtable or similar NoSQL databases.
- Solid understanding of Cloud Architecture principles (scalability, resiliency, high availability).
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Git, Maven, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Google Cloud Platform, and Kafka.
- Build, support, and secure scalable RESTful APIs.
- Design event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka and cloud-native messaging patterns.
- Design data models and optimize performance using Bigtable and related cloud databases.
- Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, security, and product teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring activities.
Qualifications and Certifications Required - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance-tuning skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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