Dahl Consulting
Dahl Consulting

Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot)

Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 44 minutes ago
Contract W2
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Company Branding Image
Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

👾 Reticulating splines...

Job Details

Skills

Summary

Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot)
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Compensation: $56.39 – 82.70 per hour (W2)
Industry: Retail


Key Technical Skills:

  • Backend: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot
  • Frontend: ReactJS, Mongo DB

 

Our firm is partnering with a large, well-established organization in the retail and digital commerce space to identify a Senior Development Engineer – Backend. This is a contract opportunity to join a small, high-impact engineering team building scalable backend services that support high-traffic, consumer-facing platforms.
This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, agile environment where engineers have strong ownership, collaborate closely with product partners, and deliver meaningful features that directly support business goals.



About the Role

Job Description
As a Senior Development Engineer – Backend, you will focus on designing and building robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot. You will work closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering partners to implement features end-to-end, from requirements through production release.

You will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, contribute to technical decision-making, and uphold strong standards for code quality, scalability, and test coverage.

Work Schedule:
Hybrid – onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
  • Translate product requirements and user stories into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
  • Own features from backlog through implementation, testing, and release
  • Estimate and size user stories, contributing to sprint planning and prioritization
  • Write clean, well-tested code, including unit and automated tests
  • Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and iterative delivery processes
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and code reviews
  • Partner with infrastructure, security, and platform teams to ensure stable and compliant solutions
Team & Work Environment
  • Small, collaborative engineering team (approximately 5 engineers)
  • Close partnership with Product and adjacent engineering teams
  • Agile, fast-paced environment focused on accountability, quality, and delivery
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong hands-on backend engineering expertise with a focus on scalability and code quality
  • A self-motivated engineer who can quickly ramp up and contribute independently
  • Comfortable balancing autonomy with cross-functional collaboration
  • An effective communicator who can connect technical decisions to business outcomes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineerin
  • Strong backend development experience using Java
  • Hands-on experience building services with Spring Boot
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Working knowledge of MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity working alongside frontend technologies such as ReactJS
  • Strong understanding of agile development practices, including sprints, user stories, and iterative delivery
  • Experience with unit testing, test automation, and test-driven development (TDD)
  • Ability to work independently while delivering high-quality, maintainable code
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and product stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing backend services using Kotli
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Prior experience in AdTech, digital advertising platforms, or large-scale commerce/order management systems
  • Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for production systems
  • Experience with or interest in Generative AI–based solutions or integrations
  • Previous experience working on small, fast-moving engineering teams with high ownership

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!

Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

#LI-NC1    
#ZR    
#LI-Hybrid
#IT.Indeed

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10109792
  • Position Id: 29201
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Dahl Consulting

Since 1993, Dahl Consulting has been a leader in providing and implementing adaptive staffing and workforce solutions for its clients. DAHL specializes in workforce process management, vendor management services, as well as sourcing and staffing services. Their workforce solutions and programs ensure clients have the right people, the right process, and the right relationships, all at the right cost. DAHL s size and service offerings enable them the flexibility to provide simple and affordable solutions adaptable to any enterprise s current program, as well as future growth. Visit www.dahlconsulting.com for more information.

The mission of Dahl Consulting is to assist businesses with the creation, delivery, and support of new and existing systems to improve their level of performance through one or a combination of our service offerings. Our core competency is managing the process of procuring contract and temporary labor by finding creative ways to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the customer's contingent labor program.

Facebook Page

Careers

About_Company_OneAbout_Company_Two
Go to company profile
Create job alert
Set job alertNever miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.

Similar Jobs

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin / Micronaut)

Hybrid in Minneapolis, Minnesota

•

6d ago

Easy Apply

Contract

Depends on Experience

Java Systems Developer

Owatonna, Minnesota

•

Today

Easy Apply

Contract

Depends on Experience

Backend Engineer (Go / Security Platforms)

Remote

•

6d ago

Easy Apply

Contract

Depends on Experience

Search all similar jobs