Senior Backend Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Backend Developer in Cincinnati, OH. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for the design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.

Duties:
* Develop backend eCommerce and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies
* Design and implement microservices to support monetization and product promotion capabilities
* Senior Backend Developer will build and maintain RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability, performance, and reusability
* Collaborate with designers and product managers to iterate on implementation and functionality
* Partner with full-stack engineers to deliver and ship new features
* Monitor system performance and address traffic or usability issues
* Uphold engineering best practices and participate in code reviews and technical discussions
* As a Senior Backend Developer, you will review feature code and plan future API upgrades with the development team
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to architecture and process improvements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience with modern libraries and tooling
* Experience with Docker, CI/CD, GIT, and unit/integration testing
* Hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent messaging systems
* Proven microservices architecture and development experience
* Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra)
* Deep understanding of RESTful API design and development
* Significant Java programming skills and understanding of data structures
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Self-starter with initiative and accountability, comfortable under pressure
* Team-oriented with a business-minded approach to time, costs, and quality

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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