Job Description

Backend Developer (Java) – 12-Month W2 Contract

Location: Onsite – Pleasanton, CA

Pay Rate: $55–$65/hour (Depending on Experience)

Contract Type: W2 | 12 Months

Russell Tobin is supporting a leading enterprise retailer in hiring a skilled Backend Developer for a long-term onsite contract in Pleasant, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in Java, cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs following best practices
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures
• Work with MongoDB and MySQL for data storage and retrieval
• Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS or GKE)
• Collaborate using DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, Puppet, or ArgoCD
• Implement monitoring and alerting using Nagios, New Relic, GCP, or Splunk
• Participate in Agile and Scrum ceremonies
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and security compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of total IT experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Java, MongoDB, and MySQL
• Strong hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with API management and microservices development
• Experience with public cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS or GKE)
• Experience using DevOps tools including GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, Puppet, or ArgoCD
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Nagios, New Relic, GCP, or Splunk
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, security compliance, Agile, and Scrum

Soft Skills

• Inquisitive team player with an innovative mindset
• Quick learner with strong adaptability to new technologies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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