Remote Java Engineer
Lensa
full-remotemidcontractbackend Chicago, IL 2 days ago via LinkedIn
145,600 - 218,400 USD/daily
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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.
Scraped 3/28/2026