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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Platform Engineer - **Company:** Apex Systems LLC - **Location:** Dearborn, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Identity and Access Management, JSON, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Swagger, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Alwayson, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Postman, HybridCloud, Apigee, Build Server, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Google Cloud Functions, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Service Stack, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/405912189 ## About the Role The position requires full-stack capabilities, with experience across both front-end and back-end development., * Kubernetes (2+ years) * GCP Cloud Run (2+ years) * Apigee (1-2 years) * Microsoft Azure (4-6 years) * PostgreSQL (2-3 years) * Cloud Computing (3+ years) * Google Cloud Platform (1-2 years) * Java (5-6 years) * MongoDB (1-3 years) * Identity & Access Management (IAM) (1-3 years) Preferred Skills * Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery (1-2 years) * Cloud Architecture (2-4 years) * Hybrid Cloud (2-3 years) * Complex Deployment Planning (1-3 years) * Jenkins (3-4 years) * Cloud Infrastructure (4-5 years) Required Experience * 6+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years in software development * Proficiency in at least two programming languages, or advanced proficiency in one Preferred Experience * Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions * Strong understanding of API integration and data exchange (REST, JSON, Swagger, Postman) * Knowledge of cloud security practices and implementation * Experience supporting mission-critical, always-on applications * Hands-on experience with GCP services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Scheduler, Apigee, GCP Logging, and Terraform * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Cloud Build, Tekton) * Familiarity with canary deployments and modern API management practices Education * Required: Bachelor's Degree * Preferred: Associate Degree or relevant certification(s) ## Description This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and platforms that meet customer needs. The engineer will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture design, development, testing, and deployment., * Engage with customers to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements; advocate for user-centric solutions. * Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions using modern tools, frameworks, and agile methodologies. * Assess application requirements and determine appropriate technology stacks, integration approaches, and deployment strategies. * Design high-level software architecture, including system components, integrations, and interfaces. * Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, designers, architects, and engineering teams. * Define and implement testing strategies, standards, and processes aligned with organizational and industry best practices. * Continuously optimize application performance and improve development efficiency through new tools and technologies. * Apply modern development practices including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD). * Implement security best practices, including encryption and data protection techniques. * Develop user-friendly, responsive front-end interfaces. * Build and maintain back-end services such as APIs and microservices. * Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities and drive innovation. ## Related Videos - [Effective Java Strategies and Architectures for Clouds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/186-effective-java-strategies-and-architectures-for-clouds) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)