Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot) in Brooklyn Park

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Job DescriptionJob Description
Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot)
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Hybrid)
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, Mongo DB

Our firm is partnering with a large, well-established organization in the retail and digital commerce space to identify a Senior Development Engineer Backend. 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 Development Engineer Backend, 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.

Work Schedule:
Hybrid onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays

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 Were 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 engineerin
• 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 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

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 AIbased 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 familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/. 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 weve 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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Company DescriptionOur promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.

Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.Company DescriptionOur promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.\r\n \r\nOur clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.

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