Java Backend DevOps Engineer
Droisys is an innovation technology company focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. We leverage deep technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven intelligence to modernize systems of engagement and simplify human/tech interaction.At Droisys, we invest in our talent and support career growth, and we are always on the lookout for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth by delivering top results for our clients. Join us to challenge yourself and accomplish work that matters. Job Title: Software Engineer – Java Backend DevOps Location: Sacramento, CA (Remote) Duration: 12 Months Experience: 10+ Years Pay Rate: $50–55/hr (W2) OR $60–65/hr (Flexible) About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development and hands-on DevOps. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure automation, along with solid backend engineering fundamentals. You will play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications in cloud environments. Mandatory Skills:
- Cloud Platforms: GCP / Azure
- Backend: Java, Spring Boot
- Frontend (basic exposure): Angular
- RESTful APIs & Microservices Architecture
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Relational and/or NoSQL Databases
Good to Have
- Pub/Sub systems
- Kafka
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java
- Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot
- Write secure, high-performance, and reusable code
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on GCP/Azure/AWS
- Containerize applications using Docker and manage via Kubernetes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product)
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability
- Optimize application performance and scalability
Required Technical Skills: Backend Development
- Strong experience with Java (8/11/17+)
- Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
- Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture
- Strong knowledge of REST API design
- Experience with Hibernate / JPA
- Messaging systems (Kafka / RabbitMQ)
- Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Cloud & DevOps
- Experience with GCP / AWS / Azure
- Docker & Kubernetes
- CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform / CloudFormation
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
- Understanding of DevOps & SRE practices
Database
- Relational: MySQL, PostgreSQL
- NoSQL: MongoDB, DynamoDB
- Performance tuning & query optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with event-driven architecture
- Exposure to distributed systems design
- Security knowledge (OAuth2, JWT)
- Experience with caching (Redis)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum
- Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP) are a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
- Mentoring experience is a plus
Droisys is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Droisys believes in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job