Senior Java Engineer – Spring Boot / Cloud / Kafka

Randstad Digital; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital seeks an experienced Senior Java Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Bentonville, AR. You will design and develop scalable cloud-native backend services within a distributed environment, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Kafka.

The ideal candidate has strong system design, coding, and debugging skills, plus hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure / GCP), Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional software engineering experience with strong backend Java development
• Advanced hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Strong experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Strong database experience across SQL, NoSQL, and RDBMS technologies
• Experience with Cassandra and Solr
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of OO programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience developing scalable APIs and cloud-native services
• Strong system design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and enhance cloud-native microservices in large-scale distributed environments
• Participate in system design, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, and production support
• Develop new services, systems, and product functionality
• Build and support Kafka-based pipelines and event-driven integrations
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Collaborate with engineering, product, data, and data science teams
• Support applications and services that integrate with machine learning and data platforms
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement scalable long-term solutions
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure applications are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and delivered on time

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

Cloud platforms

Databases

Docker

Kubernetes

OO design

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

job summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Bentonville, AR. This role will focus on designing and developing highly scalable, cloud-native backend services within a large-scale distributed environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, cloud technologies, databases, and containerized applications, along with strong system design, coding, and debugging skills.

This is a W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. C2C arrangements are not available. Candidates outside of Bentonville may be considered; however, they must be relocated and available to work in Bentonville beginning Day 1.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and meet the employment eligibility requirements associated with this contract-to-hire opportunity.

location: Bentonville, Arkansas

job type: Contract

salary: $45 - 55 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design and develop highly scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot


• Build and enhance cloud-native microservices in large-scale distributed environments


• Participate in system design, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, and production support


• Develop new services, systems, and product functionality


• Build and support Kafka-based pipelines and event-driven integrations


• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases


• Collaborate with engineering, product, data, and data science teams


• Support applications and services that integrate with machine learning and data platforms


• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement scalable long-term solutions


• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product requirements into technical solutions


• Ensure applications are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and delivered on time

qualifications:

8 years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend Java development expertise

Advanced hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot

Strong experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems

Experience with Kafka

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform

Strong database experience across SQL, NoSQL, and RDBMS technologies

Experience with technologies such as Cassandra and Solr

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Experience developing scalable APIs and cloud-native services

Strong system design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

skills:

Apache Hadoop,Kafka,Apache Spark,big data,Cloud Technologies,data structures,databases,messaging Systems,Functional Programming,Computer Science,Java,Expertise in Java,Map-reduce,cloud native microservices,Azure,No-SQL,Object Oriented,RDBMS,scalable APIs,Scala,developing code,design documents,Design Patterns,Java spring boot,unit testing,communicating,leadership,Lead by example,algorithms,architecture,business requirements,E-commerce platforms,Marketing,operating systems,Solar,product requirement,computer science fundamentals,scalable architectures,technical direction

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.