Senior Java Developer – GCP – Remote – Fulltime

Senior Java Developer – GCP

Location: Columbus, OH (Remote – Preference for local candidates for final interview flexibility)

Interview Process

• Round 1: Virtual Interview
• Round 2: In-person (can be at an Apex office if not local to Columbus, OH) Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary

Huntington Bancshares is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our Enterprise API and Infrastructure team. This position is part of a high-impact initiative to build best-in-class enterprise APIs, supporting performance, scalability, and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams under the guidance of the development manager to build enterprise-grade API services, integrate infrastructure components, and automate system workflows using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and GCP-native services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern REST APIs using Java Spring Boot in containerized environments both on-premises and in the cloud.

• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and DevOps teams to design resilient infrastructure and scalable solutions.

• Assist with data and system architecture:

• Schema design

• Data storage optimization

• Migration strategies (RDBMS to NoSQL, flat files to modern stores)

• Design and deploy API interfaces with a focus on call signature structure, business logic, schema management, logging, and monitoring.

• Participate in Agile-based development lifecycle, contributing to two-week sprint deliverables.

• Implement and support DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, environment setup, and deployment.

• Work on Kafka environments with use-case definition, data transformation, and performance tuning.

• Support real-time data integrations across internal systems.

Education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Work Experience & Skills

• 4+ years of Java development experience with Spring Boot, Maven, Eclipse, and Gradle.
• 1+ years of DevOps experience (CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub, etc.)
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise APIs and microservices.
• Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and related cloud-native services.
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases (RDBMS, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Kafka for real-time messaging and event-driven systems.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REST, SOAP, and JSON web interfaces.
• Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools such as Chef or Puppet.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, Junit, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working with Spring WebFlux or reactive programming paradigms is a plus.
• Cloud certifications (especially GCP) are advantageous.
• Prior experience in the banking or financial services sector is a strong plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Additional Notes

• This is a remote role, but preference will be given to candidates local to Columbus, OH for easier scheduling of the final in-person interview.
• There are no current interviews lined up; submissions are prioritized.
• Strong Java and GCP experience is mandatory.
• Follow-up with the manager is scheduled for June 2nd.

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