Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python, Java, C++, GCP)

HTC Global Services Inc

Dearborn, MI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Data Management, Data Recovery, Data Storage, Data Structures, Database Technology, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Expert Systems, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Java, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Product Design, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reliability Engineering, Scalable System Development, Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Team Player, Test Driven Development (TDD), Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Title

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python, Java, C++, GCP)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop and maintain backend applications and cloud-native services. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-based applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and use cases.
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications, APIs, and microservices.
  • Build and maintain cloud-native services using modern development frameworks and technologies.
  • Develop server-side applications using Python, Java, and C++.
  • Design and implement REST and gRPC APIs.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and architects.
  • Deploy and manage applications in cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Monitor application health, performance, security, and disaster recovery.
  • Manage data storage and retrieval using database technologies.
  • Improve software development practices through test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
  • Optimize backend infrastructure to improve application reliability and resiliency.
  • Implement security best practices, including encryption and data protection.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering with a focus on cloud-native services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent cloud platforms.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, and C++ for backend development.
  • Experience designing and implementing REST and gRPC APIs.
  • Strong understanding of API versioning, backward compatibility, and documentation practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, including Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Build, and Cloud Logging.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and message queue systems.
  • Familiarity with GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience using OpenTelemetry or equivalent observability frameworks.
  • Ability to write clean, testable, and well-documented code in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Kafka.
  • Experience integrating with LLM inference APIs or AI engine backends.
  • Familiarity with automotive or telematics data structures.
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer certification.
  • Familiarity with OpenAPI specifications and API gateway patterns on GCP.
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence or Expert Systems.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.


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About the Company

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HTC Global Services Inc

Shaping careers since 1990 - our long tenured employees are a testimony of the work culture. Join our global employee base of 12,000 and help us bring human expertise to tech in order to deliver purposeful solutions that amplify value.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
https://www.htcinc.com/