Remote Java Backend Developer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly Description:
Job Title: Mid-Level Java Developer
Location: Columbus, OH (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Type: 3+ Months Contract to Hire
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
The Senior Programmer Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-grade applications using modern front-end frameworks, scalable backend services, and cloud-based platforms. This role requires hands-on experience with React, Angular, Java, microservices architecture, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) to deliver secure, high-performing, and maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate will partner with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA teams, and production support teams to drive application enhancements, improve user experience, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end applications using React and Angular to deliver intuitive and scalable user experiences.
Build, enhance, and support Java-based backend services and microservices that power enterprise business capabilities and integrations.
Develop and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between user interfaces, middleware, and backend platforms.
Contribute to cloud-native solution design and deployment activities using Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services and modern engineering practices.
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Analyze existing applications and recommend modernization opportunities to improve scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Support production applications, troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes in a timely manner.
Participate in code reviews, testing, release activities, and DevOps practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and implementation standards to support long-term application health and team knowledge sharing.
Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across front-end, backend, cloud, and microservices development.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in software development, application engineering, or systems analysis.
Hands-on experience with React for front-end application development.
Strong Java development experience, including building and supporting REST services or microservices.
Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with experience supporting enterprise applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern UI architecture patterns, reusable component design, and responsive web development.
Experience with Java frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot, API integration patterns, and microservices-based application design.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing, and DevOps practices in cloud-based environments.
Experience contributing to modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, or application transformation programs.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead technical discussions, and collaborate effectively across distributed teams.
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