Senior Backend Developer

ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, TX that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the US. We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries. Our capabilities in technology include application development, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure. We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs. www.OrionGRPS.com

OVERVIEWAt Orion Groups, we are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with a strong background in Java and microservices.

This remote opportunity involves 85% coding and 15% collaboration with product teams and CIS for UAT and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Write and integrate microservices with downstream systems.

Ensure high code quality with good coverage, performance, and scalability.

Collaborate with product teams and CIS for UAT and testing.

Monitor and optimize API performance and resource consumption.

Build dashboards to monitor APIs and handle HTTP errors.

Work with Google Cloud and MongoDB for data persistence and cloud deployment.

Understand and implement non-functional requirements such as end tracing and system monitoring.

EXPERIENCE10+ years of experience in backend development with Java.

Strong expertise in microservices architecture and REST APIs.

Experience with Spring Boot and building scalable microservices.

Knowledge of Google Cloud and MongoDB.

Ability to write high-quality, secure, and performant code.

Understanding of non-functional requirements and system monitoring.

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field

Orion Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Orion@OrionGRPS.com

Key Skills

• Backend
• Java
• REST APIs
• Spring Boot
• Microservices