Senior Backend Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Blue Ash, OH that is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their team on 6-month contract to hire basis.

Summary:
As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.

Responsibilities:
* Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications 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

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10 years of experience developing large scale web applications using Java, Apache Storm, Golang (or similar languages)
* Microservices architecture and design experience
* Experience with modern libraries and tooling
* Significant Java programming skills, data structures and Micro-services architecture and development
* Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot
* Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases (MongoDB/Cassandra)
* Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- MQ Series or 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 skills
* 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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