*Software Engineer II (Java Backend Development)*
*6 Month Contract-to-Hire (W-2, Full-Time Hours, Paid Weekly)*
*100% Remote (Must be available to work 9AM-5PM CST)*
As a Java Backend Developer, you will be developing new backend functionalities to enhance the customer buying experience. You will be working on a team with 7-8 software engineers within the Supply Chain Technology – Delivery Systems organization. This team is collectively building out innovative solutions to improve the visibility and tracking operations for product delivery, and you will play a critical role in developing and testing the backend systems and services. This is a highly modern and Agile environment following test driven development (TDD) with a Fortune Top 20 company leading in the specialty retail industry.
*Required:*
* 1-2 years developing, testing, and deploying production-grade Java backend applications.
* Experience building microservices using Java-based frameworks (Spring Boot or Micronaut).
* RESTful API development experience.
* Cassandra or another NoSQL database management system.
* Experience deploying applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud platform.
* Preferred exposure to Elasticsearch, Groovy, Prometheus, and Kubernetes.
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
*Responsibilities:*
* Develop, test, and deploy backend systems and services using Java.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and reliable solutions that improves visibility and tracking for product delivery.
* Design and implement data models and databases for efficient data storage and retrieval, contributing to enhanced product tracking capabilities.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that aligns with the team's focus on improved product visibility and tracking.
* Follow test driven development (TDD) practices.
* Lead and participate in code reviews.
* Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of high-volume backend systems.
*Why should you be interested?*
* Gain experience working on one of the largest supply chain transformations with a Fortune 500 company recognized on Forbes’ lists of World’s Best Employers and Most Innovative Companies.
* Develop in a true Agile and TDD environment, working with some of the best open-source technologies on the market with access to continuous learning opportunities.
* All of the IT development is done in-house, leading to a consistent track record of growth for employees.
* Receive a weekly paycheck, holiday pay, and the option to enroll into health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
_*\*W-2 employment only (no corp-to-corp or third-party vendors).*_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Compensation package:
* Weekly pay
Experience level:
* 1 year
* 2 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Application Question(s):
* Are you currently a US Citizen or Green Card Holder? *Please know that any false responses will lead to automatic disqualification.
* Are you open to working on W-2 employment? *No corp-to-corp.
Work Location: Remote
