Backend Developer - Java/Kotlin

Salary: $73,000 - 113,000 per year Requirements:

• We are seeking strong professional experience with Java.
• We need hands-on Kotlin development experience.
• We require experience building microservices.
• We need production experience with Apache Kafka.
• We require strong experience with PostgreSQL.
• We are looking for experience developing backend services and APIs.
• We value strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• We require the ability to work effectively in a hybrid Minneapolis environment.
• We need candidates who are local to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
• We require openness to a hybrid work schedule.
• We do not offer C2C arrangements.
• We do not offer sponsorship.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• We design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java and Kotlin.
• We build and support RESTful APIs and microservices.
• We develop event-driven applications and integrations using Apache Kafka.
• We work with PostgreSQL databases for application development and data access.
• We troubleshoot, debug, and improve production applications.
• We collaborate with software engineers, architects, and other technical teams.
• We participate in code reviews, testing, and the full software development lifecycle.
• We contribute to scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend solutions.

• Backend
• Support
• Java
• Kafka
• Kotlin
• PostgreSQL
• microservices

More:

We are hiring a Backend Developer for a hands-on role in a collaborative engineering environment based in Minneapolis, MN. This is a hybrid position for local candidates only. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k). The estimated pay rate is approximately $75–$85 per hour, with final compensation determined by experience, market trends, and job-specific factors. We are an equal opportunity employer and connect top talent with leading client opportunities.

last updated 37 week of 2026