Kotlin Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Kotlin Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. Duties:

• Kotlin Engineer will design and build backend platform services in Kotlin for ingestion, orchestration, RBAC, monitoring, and developer tooling
• Implement and optimize workflow orchestration frameworks (e.g., Temporal, Cadence, Camunda, Argo)
• Provide scalable APIs and abstractions that empower other teams to build workflows on the platform
• Integrate GenAI/NLP pipelines for intent parsing, process matching, and intelligent decisioning
• Champion developer experience (DX) through tooling, CI/CD improvements, and observability
• As a Kotlin Engineer, you will mentor backend engineers, lead design reviews, and guide technical decisions
• Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and process analysts to ensure platform adoption and impact
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10 years of backend engineering experience, with strong Kotlin/JVM expertise
• Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration systems (Temporal, Cadence, Camunda, Argo, or similar)
• Practical experience integrating GenAI/NLP into backend systems
• Experience with RBAC/security models in multi-tenant or enterprise environments
• Proven track record building platforms, frameworks, or orchestration services (not just applications)
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, API design, and event-driven architectures
• Strong bias for action, ability to thrive in lean teams inside large organizations, and passion for delivering value quickly
• Natural mentor with excellent communication skills; Collaborates across functions and knows when to push back
  
  

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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