Backend Developer

Contract role for 12 months onsite in Pleasanton, CA.

Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and JVM-based development is essential, along with strong object-oriented programming (OOP) skills and exception handling. Experience with the Spring Boot framework, web technologies, and Quarkus is required. Understanding of 12-factor app principles is crucial. Proficiency in using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD is necessary. Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases and experience with Apache Kafka are important. Developing and maintaining REST APIs is a key responsibility. If needed, proficiency in Salesforce Development (SFDC) and Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) is also required. This role involves leveraging these skills to build, optimize, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems.

SKILLS:
– Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
– Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, JVM, OOP, Exception handling
– Apache Kafka / Spring Boot framework, Quarkus, and Web technologies
– If needed, proficiency in Shopify/SFCC/Stibo/SFSC/SFDC/SFMC
– Software Development experience and knowledge of the Software Delivery Lifecycle, Security Compliance, and Agile and SCRUM methodology, industry and competitor practices
– Experience with DevOps technologies including GitHub, GitHub Actions, Chef, Jenkins, Puppet, or ArgoCD
– Comprehensive knowledge of various software languages and platforms such as Java Spring Boot, MongoDB / PostgreSQL, and public cloud (Azure / OCI)
– Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/GKE)
– Experience with alerting mechanisms using Nagios, New Relic, Google Cloud Platform, or Splunk
– Experience in API management and Microservices development
– Experience with RabbitMQ
– Knowledge of 12-factor App principles

Expert knowledge of the Software Delivery Lifecycle, Security Compliance, and Agile methodology and considered a leading expert in Software Development.
Expert knowledge of complex backend software languages and platforms such as Java, Spring Boot, Azure SQL, Oracle SQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and Azure
Expert knowledge in building microservices, and decoupling monoliths. Clean code, and software paradigms.
Expert problem solver that is able to lead others to develop creative solutions.
Specialized technical expert with experience in developing and influencing teams that are cross-functional including internal and external stakeholders including senior levels.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

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