A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Backend Engineer - Circle Card Platform
Position type: Full-time, Contract (W2)
Duration: 12 months contract w/ extension
Location: Minneapolis, MN – 3 days onsite/ 2 day remote
Overview: Client is seeking a hands-on Backend Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable backend services that power the Circle Card platform, including API services, file processing solutions, real-time event systems, and file transfer capabilities. This role will work closely with product, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to build high-performance, production-grade applications that support large-scale data processing and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, distributed systems, and delivering reliable, scalable solutions in an Agile environment.
As a Backend Engineer - Circle Card Platform, you will:
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Hands-on experience developing backend applications using Kotlin and Micronaut.
- Knowledge of Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot for enterprise application development.
- Experience building and supporting REST APIs, GraphQL services, and API platforms.
- Expertise working with Kafka for event-driven and real-time processing solutions.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and database design for high-volume applications.
- Knowledge of large-scale data processing, file processing, and batch processing frameworks.
- Experience implementing and optimizing caching solutions to improve performance and scalability.
- Familiarity with automated testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance engineering productivity.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering.
- Experience troubleshooting production issues and maintaining highly available backend services.
- Understanding of system performance tuning, scalability, and distributed system design principles.hj
The ideal candidate will have:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade backend services for the Circle Card platform.
- Build and enhance API platform capabilities using REST APIs and GraphQL technologies.
- Develop and maintain large-volume data processing, file processing, and batch processing solutions.
- Design and implement event-driven architectures utilizing Kafka.
- Optimize application performance through efficient caching strategies and system tuning.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure application reliability, security, and compliance.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions for platform enhancements.
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure application quality and stability.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues while maintaining service reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices across the team.
- Continuously improve platform scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency through innovation and automation.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.
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We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
REFERRAL PROGRAM:
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $75- $85 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
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