Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Location: Cincinnati, OH.
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Kroger
Keywords - Java, CI/CD tools, Azure, Spring Framework, Messaging architectures; development- Kafka, Azure Event Hub, Retail domain
Job Description:
As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the Kroger Technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.
• Experience with modern libraries and tooling
• Significant Java programming skills and data structures
• Significant experience with Azure based technologies
• Significant Microservices architecture and development skills
• Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot
• Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security etc
• Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases ( Cassandra, Postgres, Cosmos, Oracle)
• Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka, Azure Event Hub
• Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles
• Proven Experience working with CI/CD tools (Github, kubernetes, docker, Rancher, Harness, Terraform, etc) and writing unit/integration tests
• Strong analytical problem solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure
• Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
Key Responsibilities
• Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in on-prem and cloud platform technologies
• Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product
• Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features
• Identify and uphold engineering best practices
• Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues
• Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team