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# Backend Java Developer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggd5yi

## About the Role

+ 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

 + Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot

 + Experience building distributed systems and working with Kafka/event streaming technologies

 + Experience designing scalable APIs and microservices architectures

 + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies

 + Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment

 + Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience within e-commerce platforms or Order Management Systems (OMS)

 + Experience leveraging AI-assisted development workflows or context engineering practices

 + Experience improving application resiliency, scalability, and system performance

 + Cloud platform experience is a plus, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend development expertise to join a fast-paced engineering team supporting large-scale e-commerce and Order Management Systems (OMS). This role is ideal for a highly motivated engineer who thrives in solving complex backend challenges, building resilient systems, and leveraging modern AI-driven development approaches to improve productivity and innovation.

This is not a traditional full stack role - the team is specifically seeking a backend-focused engineer with deep experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.

Responsibilities

 + Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices

 + Build resilient, high-performance solutions within an e-commerce and Order Management environment

 + Develop and implement APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems using Kafka

 + Participate in software testing, code reviews, debugging, and production support activities

 + Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams

 + Leverage AI and context engineering tools to improve system reliability, development speed, and operational efficiency

 + Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization

 + Contribute innovative ideas and bring a proactive, energetic approach to problem-solving


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