Independent Contractor Java Developer C2C Jobs in Michigan

Job#: 3046410
Job Description:
Hybrid on-site Dearborn MI
12+ Month Contract
$50-65/HR
Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer 3 to join our engineering team and support the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications and services. This role will serve as a key contributor in building scalable software solutions, developing microservices and APIs, creating custom web-based interfaces, and supporting test data management platforms.
The ideal candidate has strong full-stack development experience, a passion for solving complex technical challenges, and hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), Angular, Java/J2EE, SQL, and microservices architectures. This individual will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, designers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand business requirements, pain points, and user needs, ensuring a user-centered approach to software development.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging modern technology stacks and deployment strategies.
• Develop and maintain microservices, REST APIs, and custom web applications.
• Create intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly front-end interfaces using Angular and related technologies.
• Design and support back-end services using Java/J2EE and cloud-native architectures.
• Manage and maintain cloud environments, including servers, databases, configurations, and security controls.
• Troubleshoot application, performance, and infrastructure issues within Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, architecture, UX/UI, and business stakeholders.
• Break down business requirements into incremental, production-ready user stories and technical solutions.
• Define and execute software testing strategies, utilizing test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and continuous delivery best practices.
• Support data management and software solutions utilizing industry standards such as ASAM ODS.
• Implement security best practices to ensure protection of sensitive data, including encryption and secure application design.
• Continuously improve application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Research, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies to address current and future business needs.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members while contributing to overall team growth and technical excellence.

Required Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Cloud Run
• Java / J2EE
• Angular
• SQL
• BigQuery
• Microservices Architecture
• API Development
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Preferred Skills

• SonarQube
• GitHub
• Jira
• CI/CD Pipelines
• ASAM ODS
• Software Craftsmanship Practices

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of overall IT experience.
• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Practical experience in at least two programming languages, or advanced expertise in one programming language.
• Experience developing enterprise-level web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Test Data Management platforms.
• Experience working within large-scale cloud environments.
• Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Prior automotive, manufacturing, or engineering systems experience is a plus.

Additional Information
The Software Engineer 3 will serve as a core member of an engineering team responsible for delivering innovative cloud-based software solutions. This role requires strong hands-on coding capabilities, the ability to work independently, and a passion for delivering quality software. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to architecture decisions, technical problem-solving, performance optimization, and the adoption of modern engineering practices.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Onsite Requirement: Mandatory 4 days per week onsite.
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