Remote :: Java Developer with GCP :: JD

We're looking for a highly experienced and versatile Senior Application Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in the design, development, and optimization of web applications and robust data pipelines within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. You'll bring your deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks like Angular, along with your knowledge of traditional web application servers. This position requires a strong ability to independently analyze legacy code and contribute to modern CI/CD practices. You'll play a critical part in shaping scalable and efficient solutions that drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

Technical Development & Implementation:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Spring, and MVC frameworks.
• Utilize knowledge of Struts and existing applications written in Weblogic to support and evolve legacy systems.
• Implement efficient data pipelines leveraging key GCP services including Composer, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataproc.

Cloud Application Design & Development:

• Contribute significantly to GCP cloud design and development, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for cloud environments.
• Apply cloud-native principles to application architecture and development.

Data Engineering & Database Management:

• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for performance and data retrieval.
• Manage and interact with various databases, including Oracle and PostgreSQL (Cloud SQL).

Code Analysis & Modernization:

• Independently analyze, understand, and refactor legacy codebases, identifying opportunities for modernization and improvement.
• Contribute to modern development practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Work with Maven for build automation and integrate with GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving automated deployment processes.

Collaboration & Problem Solving:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product owners, QA, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

• 10+ years of overall application development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on cloud application development experience, specifically with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Backend Expertise:

• Extensive experience with Java development.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Familiarity with Struts and experience with applications written in Weblogic.

Frontend Expertise:

• Proficiency with Angular framework for web application development.
• Strong understanding of MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework principles.

GCP Cloud Proficiency:

• Demonstrated experience in GCP cloud design and development, including a strong understanding of services like Composer, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataproc.

Database Skills:

• Expertise in writing efficient SQL queries.
• Experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL (Cloud SQL) databases.

Code Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Proven ability to independently analyze and understand complex legacy codebases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

DevOps & Tools:

• Experience with Maven for build automation.
• Practical experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD.

Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions.