Java Spring Boot Back-End Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced Java Back End Developer to join their team! This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys a high energy and fast-paced working environment. As a Back End Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the Kroger Technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (remote to start)

Duration: 12 month contract to hire

Pay Rate: Flexible Depending on Experience

NOTE: U.S. Citizens, GC, and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.

We are unable to Consider OPT or H1B Visa Candidates for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with modern libraries and tooling
• Significant Java programming skills and data structures
• Significant Microservices architecture and development skills
• Significant experience with the Spring Boot Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations)
• Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security, etc.
• Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases (Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra)
• Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka or equivalent
• Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles
• Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure
• Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment

Required Skills

• Develop backend eCommerce services in cloud platform technologies
• Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
• Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features
• Identify and uphold engineering best practices
• Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues
• Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team