Java Developer

Dahl Consulting; Minnesota; On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a senior Developer to design, build, and support backend systems powering pricing data. You will contribute to a modern, event-driven platform while ensuring performance of existing production apps.

The role emphasizes Java/Kotlin backend work, Kafka-driven pipelines, and RESTful services within a large enterprise context. Remote-first engagement with distributed teams across locales.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience building enterprise backend applications in Java.
• Proficient in Kotlin or quickly productive in Kotlin.
• Strong Kafka experience with producer/consumer implementations.
• Extensive RESTful API design, development, and support.
• Experience with relational databases like Oracle/PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra; large-scale apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise backend apps using Java/Kotlin.
• Design, build, and support high-volume RESTful APIs.
• Create Kafka producer and consumer solutions for event processing.
• Contribute to platform modernization for scalability and performance.
• Support production systems and deliver new functionality.
• Design, test, and deploy production-ready software.
• Work with relational and distributed databases to support apps.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders in Agile environments.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design decisions.
• Deliver high-quality code with minimal supervision.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Apache Kafka

REST APIs

Agile development

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

RocksDB

Job description

About The Role

Our client, a leading retailer recognized for its large-scale digital commerce and enterprise technology ecosystem, is seeking a Developer to join a team responsible for powering enterprise pricing systems. This role will support applications that process and publish price changes through REST APIs and Kafka-based event-driven services, helping ensure accurate and timely pricing across a high-volume retail environment.

The team is currently completing a major platform modernization initiative focused on improving scalability, throughput, reliability, and performance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both a modernized architecture and an established production platform while delivering new business capabilities. This is a senior-level individual contributor role ideal for someone who can quickly navigate complex enterprise systems, work independently, and collaborate effectively with globally distributed engineering teams.

Title: Developer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Compensation: $67.67 - $90.22/hr

Industry: Retail

Job Description

As a Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and supporting backend systems that process large volumes of pricing data. You will contribute to the continued evolution of a modern event-driven platform while ensuring the stability and performance of existing production applications.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams across multiple locations, helping deliver scalable solutions that support critical business operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend developer with strong Java expertise, hands‑on Kafka experience, and a proven track record of working within large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise backend applications using Java and Kotlin
• Design, build, and support high-volume RESTful APIs
• Develop Kafka producer and consumer solutions for event-driven processing
• Contribute to platform modernization initiatives focused on scalability and performance
• Support and enhance existing production systems while delivering new functionality
• Design, test, troubleshoot, and deploy production-ready software solutions
• Work with relational and distributed databases to support business-critical applications
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders in Agile development environments
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design decisions
• Deliver high-quality code with minimal supervision

What Success Looks Like

• Quickly become productive within an established pricing platform
• Contribute to the continued development of a modernized enterprise architecture
• Build scalable backend services supporting high-volume data processing
• Enhance and maintain Kafka-based event processing solutions
• Deliver reliable, performant REST APIs
• Collaborate effectively with U.S.-based and international engineering teams
• Produce high-quality, production-ready solutions with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience developing enterprise applications using Java
• Professional experience with Kotlin or the ability to quickly become productive in Kotlin
• Strong experience building distributed backend services using Apache Kafka, including producer and consumer implementations
• Senior-level experience designing, developing, and supporting RESTful APIs
• Experience working with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar relational database technologies
• Familiarity with distributed NoSQL databases such as Cassandra
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise applications and established codebases
• Ability to quickly learn existing systems and contribute with minimal guidance
• Strong troubleshooting, testing, and software delivery skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Availability to participate in meetings during Minneapolis (Central Time) business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular monorepo architectures
• Experience working in framework-light or framework-free Java applications
• Experience with RocksDB
• Experience supporting high-throughput, event-driven, or large-scale distributed systems
• Retail, pricing, or eCommerce platform experience
• Experience with Oracle Exadata environments
• Architecture, technical design, or solution ownership experience

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: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/

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!