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API Developer

PhotonSpringfield, MO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 26 Aug 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Springfield, MO, United States
Posted
Yesterday
MicroservicesMySQLSpringSpring BootGoogle CloudJWTJavaKafkaPostgreSQL

Job Description

Job Title: Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot)

 
 

Location: Spring field, MO

 

Mandatory: Backend Developer (Java Microservices - Spring Boot) & Google Cloud Platform

 
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Backend Developer who is deeply hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
This role involves developing robust microservices, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems, and optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and manage microservices-based architecture ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend applications and external services.
  • Architect and optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.
  • Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments in cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Optimize database interactions and ensure efficient data processing.
  • Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions for performance improvements.
  • Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability.
  • Stay updated with the latest backend and cloud technologies and best practices.
 
Key Requirements
  • 3 7 years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Strong expertise in Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub).
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native application development.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
  • Proficiency in relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and system design.
  • Experience with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, API security).
  • Familiarity with message queues/streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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