Java Backend Engineer – Microservices, Kafka

Title: Java Backend Engineer – Microservices, Kafka
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract (6 months)
Compensation: $60.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Retail

Key Skills: Java/JVM, microservices, Kafka, Postgres/NoSQL, TDD/automated testing, Agile/Scrum 

About the Role
Our firm is supporting a major enterprise in the large scale retail and digital commerce industry as they expand their engineering team.

We’re looking for a Java Backend Engineer to help build and deliver high-quality backend services that support a modern, microservices-based architecture. This role is hands-on—ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, collaborating across teams, and shipping reliable code in a fast-moving Agile environment.

• Develop and test backend services that align with business strategies and product goals
• Build new features from the product backlog and size user stories with accuracy
• Write clean, well-tested code using TDD and maintain strong unit test coverage
• Create automated test scripts and support full testing lifecycle activities
• Validate deliverables against acceptance criteria and user story requirements
• Document technical designs, decisions, and project artifacts as needed
• Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, security, and other engineering teams
• Follow modern Agile engineering best practices (iterative development, user stories, sprints)

• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong Java/JVM development background.
• Proven experience building microservices in distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming/messaging platforms
• Solid knowledge of RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases
• Strong commitment to test-driven development and automated testing
• 1+ years working in a Scrum/Agile environment
• Scrum certification is a plus

• Ability to break down complex requirements and size user stories
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering and business groups
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ownership mentality and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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!

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