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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Rochester, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,920.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA), Enterprise Content Management, JSON, Knowledge Management, Metadata, NoSQL, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59508371-java-developer

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Java 11+ development.
 * Hands-on Spring Boot and microservices development experience.
 * Experience building and supporting REST APIs and enterprise integrations.
 * Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
 * Understanding of event-driven and distributed systems.
 * Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
 * Proficiency with Git and modern development practices.
 * Experience working with external systems and APIs.
 * Comfortable working in an agile delivery environment.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
 * Background in content transformation and publishing pipelines.
 * Exposure to XML, JSON, metadata, DITA, or taxonomy concepts.
 * Experience in healthcare or enterprise knowledge management environments.
 * Interest in working on modern content and knowledge services solutions.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where talent can thrive.

## Description

Join a major content and knowledge services modernization initiative as a Java Developer focused on building backend services, integrations, and APIs that help transform and deliver enterprise content across multiple platforms. This remote opportunity is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in modern microservices environments and enjoys solving complex integration challenges.
Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and support backend services for content and knowledge platforms.
 * Build and maintain Java and Spring Boot microservices that power enterprise integrations.
 * Create and enhance REST APIs to move data and content between internal and external systems.
 * Support content transformation, publishing, and delivery workflows across multiple channels.
 * Work with event-driven and distributed architectures to improve scalability and reliability.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver modern solutions.
 * Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD practices, and standard software engineering best practices.
 * Integrate with databases and external platforms while supporting ongoing system improvements.


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