Backend Developer

Summary

This role focuses heavily on Java-based APIs, relational database design, and collaboration with frontend teams building Angular user interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in backend architecture, test-driven development, and modern Java frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java Web APIs using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to support Angular-based user interfaces
• Design, implement, and optimize relational databases using Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following Test‑Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend performance and data‑related issues
• Work cross‑functionally with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality solutions

Requirements

• Strong experience developing Java Web APIs using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
• Experience supporting or integrating with Angular front‑end applications
• Hands‑on experience with relational database design and implementation using Oracle and/or PostgreSQL
• Proven experience with Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining relational database schemas
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and backend application architecture

Compensation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off for salaried personnel (hourly employees are not eligible for PTO unless required by law; hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave)

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.