> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1657053-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1657053-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Developer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** East Bethel, United States
- **Salary:** $118,560.0 - $191,360.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Dependency Injection, Elasticsearch, Event-Driven Programming, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Key Management, PostgreSQL, OpenShift, Open Web Application Security, Redis, TypeScript, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Sql Optimization, Spring-mvc, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Backend, Git, Spring Data, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/aeeb2b35-85b9-4632-aeb0-dcaf58879998

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or Kotlin
 * Production experience with Spring Boot
 * Solid understanding of Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data, dependency injection, validation, and REST APIs
 * Experience designing and supporting microservice-based applications
 * Production experience with React
 * TypeScript experience
 * Experience with React Hooks, Context API, custom hooks, and React Router
 * Ability to work across backend and frontend layers
 * Understanding of asynchronous and event-driven programming patterns
 * Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve code developed by others
 * Commitment to secure coding practices and software quality

Preferred Skills

 * Kotlin development experience in production
 * Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, or object storage
 * Background in SQL optimization and event-driven architecture
 * Experience with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes or OpenShift
 * Exposure to vulnerability remediation, CVE fixes, and OWASP Top 10 practices
 * Experience with static code analysis and secrets management
 * Experience with unit, integration, or contract testing
 * Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools
 * Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to support productivity and code understanding
 * Experience with enterprise modernization or technical debt reduction initiatives

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equitable hiring and an environment of respect and belonging help teams do their best work.

## Description

* Build, enhance, and maintain full stack applications across backend services and frontend interfaces
 * Develop and support Java or Kotlin microservices using Spring Boot and related Spring components
 * Work on React and TypeScript-based user interfaces, including reusable components and routing
 * Contribute to service integrations in an event-driven, microservice-based architecture
 * Investigate, troubleshoot, and improve existing code written by others in a large enterprise codebase
 * Help remediate security issues, dependency vulnerabilities, and code quality concerns
 * Participate in refactoring and modernization efforts that improve maintainability and performance
 * Collaborate with engineering, product, platform, and architecture partners to deliver production-ready solutions
 * Write clean, well-tested code and support ongoing improvements to development practices
 * Contribute within a CI/CD and containerized environment supporting modern delivery workflows


## Related Videos

- [Kubernetes Native Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/383-kubernetes-native-java)
- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling)
- [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews)

## Related Articles

- [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)
- [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)