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A.C. Coy

Microservices Developer (Remote)

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$54.50 - $70.75/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a Microservices Developer to support our US Government client. * This will be a 100% remote contract-to-hire position. * SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED ...

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Irving, TX · On-site

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Senior Java API / Microservices Developer

Mason, OH · On-site

$53.75 - $68.75/hr

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Photon

Tech Lead Microservices Developer - TX

Irving, TX · On-site

$56.75 - $74.25/hr

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Software Technology Inc

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$58.50 - $74.75/hr

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$53.75 - $68.75/hr

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Infosys

JAVA Microservices Developer

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$49 - $63.50/hr

... microservices • Should have experience in testing frameworks like JUnit • Should have SQL ... E skillset and ability to design the services considering observability, traceability and ...

Photon

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Irving, TX · On-site

$56.75 - $74.25/hr

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NTT DATA North America

Senior Java Microservices Developer

$58.50 - $74.75/hr

NTT DATA North America is a recognized leader in IT and business services, and they are seeking a Senior Java Microservices Developer. This role involves collaborating with a global team to design ...

NextRow Digital

Senior Java Microservices Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$59 - $75.25/hr

... microservices based on a common domain model that connects legacy data sources with Apache Kafka ... developers • Strong experience with Java, spring, and springboot • Must have experience with ...

Diverse Lynx

Senior Java Microservices Developer

Passaic, NJ · On-site

$59.25 - $75.50/hr

Micro Service Senior Developer Looking for Micro Service Senior Developer profiles. Tech stack - Core Java 8/21, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Observability, Monitoring tools, BDD/TDD, CICD ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for microservices developer in the United States is $63.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.29 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Microservices Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems built using a microservices architecture. They break down monolithic applications into smaller, self-contained services that communicate via APIs. Their role involves working with cloud platforms, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and messaging systems to ensure scalability and resilience. They also collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment and monitoring. Strong knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, or Go is essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Microservices Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Microservices Developer, you need strong programming skills (such as Java, Python, or Node.js), experience with RESTful APIs, and a deep understanding of distributed systems and software architecture. Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker, orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is highly valued, and certifications in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for building scalable, reliable microservices and successfully working within cross-functional development teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Microservices Developers, and how do teams typically address them?

Microservices Developers often encounter challenges related to managing the complexity of distributed systems, ensuring smooth inter-service communication, and maintaining consistent data states across services. Teams typically address these issues by implementing robust API contracts, using service discovery and monitoring tools, applying best practices in DevOps, and fostering close collaboration with QA and operations teams. Staying up to date with the latest tooling and patterns, such as circuit breakers and distributed tracing, also helps in proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Working in a supportive team environment with shared knowledge and regular code reviews further ensures microservices systems are reliable and scalable.

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Infographic showing various Microservices Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,928 per year, or $63.4 per hour.
Microservices Developer (Remote)

Microservices Developer (Remote)

A.C. Coy

Alexandria, VA • On-site, Remote

$54.50 - $70.75/hr

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Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Overview
  • Tier One Technologies is seeking a Microservices Developer to support our US Government client.
  • This will be a 100% remote contract-to-hire position.
  • SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain Spring Boot microservices using Java 21 and Java 25.
  • Create and evolve RESTful APIs with clear contracts, versioning, and backward compatibility.
  • Implement input validation, error handling, idempotency, and standardized response models.
  • Integrate services with on-prem and AWS-hosted databases during migration phases.
  • Plan and execute data-access changes to support hybrid connectivity (on-prem to AWS) safely.
  • Optimize database interactions, including query tuning, connection pooling, and transaction boundaries.
  • Containerize services and maintain production-ready Docker images.
  • Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes with health probes, resource limits, and autoscaling.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for build, test, security scan, and deployment automation.
  • Implement secure service-to-service and client authentication/authorization.
  • Manage secrets and configuration using AWS-native and Kubernetes-native approaches.
  • Add observability: structured logging, metrics, distributed tracing, dashboards, and alerting.
  • Troubleshoot incidents across application, container, cluster, network, and database layers.
  • Improve resiliency with retries, timeouts, circuit breakers, and graceful degradation patterns.
  • Participate in migration planning from on-prem infrastructure and data stores to AWS.
  • Support release validation in staging and production, including rollback readiness.
  • Write and maintain unit, integration, contract, and performance tests.
  • Address vulnerabilities by upgrading dependencies and remediating CVEs in application libraries.
  • Collaborate with QA, platform, security, and architecture teams on standards and best practices.
  • Document APIs, operational runbooks, and service ownership responsibilities.

Qualifications
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT software development.
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with Java 21 and Java 25.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen or have Permanent Residence status (Green Card).
  • Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
  • Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
  • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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