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Backend Developer (Java & PHP)

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Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Backend Developer (Java & PHP) in Atlanta, GA.

Duties:

  • Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning
  • Develop scalable, efficient systems to ensure user accounts are protected, provide tools and utilities for related functions and prevent abuse/misuse of Company products
  • Ensure code quality, operational excellence, and adherence to software engineering best practices
  • Develop solutions using Java, Go, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, MYSQL, DynamoDB and AI driven development tools
  • Designing/developing prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC's)
  • Work cross functionally with various Company teams: product management, development, Policy, Product lines, Data Science, Legal, Security to understand abuse trends and drive forward results

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • 6 years of hands-on experience developing web, software, or mobile applications
  • Strong OOD and SOA principles, experience with web services (consuming or creating) with REST and gRPC
  • Experience with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Full-Stack/backend development experience, experience with AI technologies/tools and apply it to user experiences or backend solutions
  • Prior working experience in a cloud computing environment like AWS/Google Cloud Platform is highly desired
  • Demonstrated experience in technically leading complex projects
  • Experience in Java/J2EE, SQL, Go or any of the following Object-Oriented Languages
  • Experience with AWS products (including EC2, S3, RDS), Docker and Kubernetes, preferred
  • Experience with AI technologies like Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, DialogFlow, Python
  • Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies
  • Good understanding of AI concepts, including how AI models function, their various types, their respective advantages and disadvantages along with experience in integrating with AI/ML models
  • Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Team player possessing strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • Strong mentoring skills with ability to provide technical guidance and review code
  • Have a self-starter attitude and ability to make decisions independently
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, complex technical environment with high adaptability and flexibility

Preferred:

  • Experience with fraud prevention, abuse patterns, cyber security
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and innovating large-scale applications
  • Familiar with the development challenges inherent in highly scalable solutions

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.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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.

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