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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Back End Engineer III - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Data Structures, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Fraud Prevention and Detection, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Construction, SQL Databases, Web Services, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Docker, User Accounts, Golang - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7750e991-f2f3-4cc2-bf98-ddad55446c25 ## About the Role * BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience * 6+ years of hands-on experience developing web, software, or mobile applications * Strong CS fundamentals - data structures, algorithms and distributed systems * Strong OOD and SOA principles, experience with web services (consuming or creating) with REST and gRPC * Experience with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Full-stack/backend development experience, experience with AI technologies/tools and apply it to user experiences or backend solutions * Prior working experience in a cloud computing environment like AWS/Google Cloud Platform is highly desired * Demonstrated experience in technically leading complex projects * Experience in Java/J2EE, SQL, Go or any of the following Object-Oriented Languages * Experience with AWS products (including EC2, S3, RDS), Docker and Kubernetes, preferred * Experience with AI technologies like Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, DialogFlow, Python * Good understanding of AI concepts, including how AI models function, their various types, their respective advantages and disadvantages along with experience in integrating with AI/ML models * Understanding of the latest tools and technologies that apply AI to real-world applications * Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences * Ability to take a vague customer problem and solve it end to end with accountability by navigating through ambiguity * Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies * Experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large-scale applications * Familiar with the development challenges inherent in highly scalable solutions * Experience with various, modern architecture frameworks * Experience with fraud prevention, abuse patterns, cyber security strongly preferred ## Description A client with Kforce is seeking a Back End Engineer III to join their team in Atlanta, GA., * Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning * Develop scalable, efficient systems to ensure user accounts are protected, provide tools and utilities for related functions and prevent abuse/misuse of the client's products * Ensure code quality, operational excellence, and adherence to software engineering best practices * Develop solutions using Java, Go, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, MYSQL, DynamoDB and AI driven development tools * Designing/developing prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC's) * Work cross functionally with various teams: product management, development, Policy, Product lines, Data Science, Legal, Security to understand abuse trends and drive forward results * Roughly 80-90% hands-on coding * Contribute to the design and architecture of the project ## Related Videos - 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