Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer

Job Type: Long term contract with potential for conversion
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid, 3 days onsite required)

Pay Rate: 65-75 hourly

Position Overview

Join our Stores Integrations team responsible for building and supporting critical integrations and backend services that power store operations and in-store applications across international markets. You ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and resilient solutions that integrate with point-of-sale systems, digital store platforms, and various store operational systems. You will work closely with architects, product managers, and other engineering teams to deliver features and enhancements that support a seamless in-store and omnichannel experience for our customers and store associates.

What You ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and support Java-based microservices and integration components for international store systems, leveraging Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs, and other backend technologies.
• Work on real-time and batch integrations between internal store applications, point-of-sale systems, device platforms, and corporate services.
• Support backend services that enable seamless interaction with store devices and integrate with key operational systems such as sales processing, inventory management, and workforce scheduling.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code using modern practices including TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance in multi-tiered distributed systems, ensuring uptime, reliability, and fast issue resolution.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies to drive engineering excellence and alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different regions and time zones.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and continuously improve codebase, processes, and team knowledge.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related IT field
• 5+ years of experience in application or integration development, utilizing Java, Spring, SQL, Log4j, REST Services, and Oracle databases.
• Experience with Spring Boot, TDD, and CI/CD is required.
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging/event-streaming platforms a plus.
• Proficiency in unit testing and integration testing
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as NeoLoad, K6, or similar a plus
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like Azure a plus
• Experience with reactive programming frameworks (e.g., WebFlux, Reactor) a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to ownership and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and international environment
• Retail or store operations domain experience a plus
• This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

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