Remote Java Spring Boot Microservices Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Java Developer to build backend services, integrations, and APIs that power enterprise content delivery across platforms. This remote role favors hands-on engineers comfortable in modern microservices and distributed systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain Java 11+ applications with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and data integrations, working in an agile team with CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

• Requires strong Java 11+ development experience.
• Hands-on Spring Boot and microservices development.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of event-driven and distributed systems.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development practices.
• Experience working with external systems and APIs.
• Comfortable working in an agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support backend services for content and knowledge platforms.
• Build and maintain Java and Spring Boot microservices that power enterprise integrations.
• Create and enhance REST APIs to move data and content between internal and external systems.
• Support content transformation, publishing, and delivery workflows across multiple channels.
• Work with event-driven and distributed architectures to improve scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver modern solutions.
• Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD practices, and standard software engineering best practices.
• Integrate with databases and external platforms while supporting ongoing system improvements.

Skills

Java 11+

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Git

External integrations

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Java Developer to build backend services, integrations, and APIs that power enterprise content delivery across platforms. This remote role favors hands-on engineers comfortable in modern microservices and distributed systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain Java 11+ applications with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and data integrations, working in an agile team with CI/CD and automated testing.