Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin) - Kafka Microservices (Hybrid)

ITR Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

ITR Group is seeking a Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Java and Kotlin to build enterprise applications. This role emphasizes microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures in a hybrid Minneapolis setting.

Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with engineers and architects, participating in the full software development lifecycle, and delivering scalable, reliable backend solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid Java backend development experience.
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Minneapolis environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java and Kotlin.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop event-driven applications and integrations using Apache Kafka.
• Work with PostgreSQL databases, including application development and data access.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance production applications.
• Collaborate with other software engineers, architects, and technical teams.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and the full software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend solutions.

Skills

Java

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

Backend development

REST APIs

Job description

ITR Group is seeking a Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Java and Kotlin to build enterprise applications. This role emphasizes microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures in a hybrid Minneapolis setting.

Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with engineers and architects, participating in the full software development lifecycle, and delivering scalable, reliable backend solutions.