Backend Developer

Responsibilities

Kforce's client is seeking a Backend Developer for a long-term project. This candidate must be located in Salt Lake City, UT as this is a hybrid schedule. 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
• Angular user interfaces
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and backend application architecture
  
  

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.

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