Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, HYR Global Source Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! **Job Title: Java Developer** **Location: Columbus, OH (Visa sponsorship not available)** **Employment Type: Contract-to-hire** **Position Overview** - We are looking for a strong Backend Java Developer with hands-on experience in atlest one of these cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform / AWS / Azure). - The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, integrate with cloud-native tools, and ensure high performance and reliability across distributed systems. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java (8 or above) and Spring Boot. - Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. - Develop and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform using services such as: - Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Run. - Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build. - Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, Firestore, etc.). - Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to ensure smooth deployment and scalability. - Write efficient, testable, and maintainable code following best practices. - Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. **Must-Have Skills:** - Core Java (8 or newer) strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns. - Spring Boot deep understanding of building RESTful microservices. - Google Cloud Platform Cloud Services hands-on experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, etc. - API Development & Integration RESTful APIs, JSON, and security best practices. - Database Skills experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. - CI/CD & Containerization knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform Cloud Build/Jenkins pipelines. - Strong debugging and performance optimization skills. **Good to Have:** - Exposure to Kafka, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. - Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or ELK. - Basic understanding of security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT). **Ideal Candidate Profile** - A backend-focused engineer passionate about building cloud-native solutions. - Enjoys working in a collaborative, agile team environment. Follow us on LinkedIn for more opportunities -