Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot)

Dahl Consulting

Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot)
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN (Hybrid - Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Job Type : Contract (6 Months)
Compensation : $56.39 – 82.70 per hour (W2)
Industry: Retail
Key Technical Skills
Backend: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot
Frontend: ReactJS, MongoDB
Our firm is partnering with a large, well-established organization in the retail and digital commerce space to identify a Senior Backend Engineer. This is a contract opportunity to join a small, high-impact engineering team building scalable backend services that support high-traffic, consumer-facing platforms.
This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, agile environment where engineers have strong ownership, collaborate closely with product partners, and deliver meaningful features that directly support business goals.
About The Role
Job Description
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will focus on designing and building robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot. You will work closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering partners to implement features end-to-end, from requirements through production release.
You will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, contribute to technical decision-making, and uphold strong standards for code quality, scalability, and test coverage.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
Translate product requirements and user stories into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
Own features from backlog through implementation, testing, and release
Estimate and size user stories, contributing to sprint planning and prioritization
Write clean, well-tested code, including unit and automated tests
Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards
Participate in agile ceremonies and iterative delivery processes
Collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams
Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and code reviews
Partner with infrastructure, security, and platform teams to ensure stable and compliant solutions
Team & Work Environment
Small, collaborative engineering team (approximately 5 engineers)
Close partnership with Product and adjacent engineering teams
Agile, fast-paced environment focused on accountability, quality, and delivery
What We’re Looking For
Strong hands-on backend engineering expertise with a focus on scalability and code quality
A self-motivated engineer who can quickly ramp up and contribute independently
Comfortable balancing autonomy with cross-functional collaboration
An effective communicator who can connect technical decisions to business outcomes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Strong backend development experience using Java
Hands-on experience building services with Spring Boot
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Working knowledge of MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
Familiarity with working alongside frontend technologies such as ReactJS
Strong understanding of agile development practices, including sprints, user stories, and iterative delivery
Experience with unit testing, test automation, and test-driven development (TDD)
Ability to work independently while delivering high-quality, maintainable code
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and product stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing backend services using Kotli
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Prior experience in AdTech, digital advertising platforms, or large-scale commerce/order management systems
Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for production systems
Experience with or interest in Generative AI–based solutions or integrations
Previous experience working on small, fast-moving engineering teams with high ownership
Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: .
How To Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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