Tech Stack

JavaSpring BootSQLGCPKafkaKubernetes

About the role

Role Overview

Contract-to-Hire Java Engineer position with a recognized leader in AI-powered pricing and promotions. You will develop platforms enabling major retailers to optimize pricing and promotional strategies through machine learning, data analytics, and large-scale distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring Boot
Develop REST APIs and microservices
Optimize SQL queries and manage relational database interactions
Build large-scale distributed systems capable of handling high-throughput data pipelines
Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and architectural improvements
Collaborate closely with Data, DevOps, and Product teams

Required Skills & Experience

Strong Computer Science fundamentals with professional Java 8+ experience
Spring Boot framework proficiency for building REST APIs and microservices
Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
Experience with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries
Proven experience with distributed systems and scalable backend architectures

Desired Skills & Experience

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience
Kafka familiarity
Kubernetes knowledge

Additional Notes

100% Backend Engineering role
Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis
Pre-employment screening required

About Lensa

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US by promoting positions on behalf of direct clients, recruitment agencies, and marketing partners. The hiring company is a recognized leader in AI-powered pricing and promotions solutions for retailers.