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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin & GCP - **Company:** HTC Global Services, Inc. - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Regression Testing, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Service Design, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Web Services, Google Cloud, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, Front End Software Development, Checkmarx, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/381624514 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * 10+ years of IT experience with 8+ years in software development * Strong backend development experience using Java and/or Kotlin * Experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices * Experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native application development * Experience deploying and operating services using GCP Cloud Run * Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts including scalability, resiliency, distributed systems, and secure service design * Experience with GitHub and CI/CD workflows * Experience with automated testing, integration testing, and test automation * Experience designing and supporting RESTful and/or event-driven web services * Experience supporting production systems including monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery processes * Familiarity with DevOps and automation tools including Terraform, Jenkins, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fossa, and GitHub Actions * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience working in collaborative Agile engineering environments What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future ## Description We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support scalable backend applications and cloud-based services. 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