Senior Backend Engineer

3 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ITR Group Full time

Opportunity available for a
Senior Backend Engineer
to design and build scalable, event-driven services using
Kotlin
,
Spring Boot or Micronaut
, and
Kafka
. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver clean, testable, and maintainable systems, while helping drive technical excellence across the stack. This role includes participating in a rotating on-call schedule to support 24/7 production systems.

Location:
Local Minneapolis/ St. Paul metro area candidates only (must be able to work onsite as needed)

Employment Type:
W2 only

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
  • Develop Kafka producers/consumers and event-driven workflows
  • Lead end-to-end development — design, code, review, test, deploy
  • Implement observability and TDD best practices (JUnit, K6, OpenTelemetry, Grafana)
  • Mentor teammates and uphold CI/CD and operational best practices

Tech Stack

  • Languages:
    Kotlin (primary), Java
  • Frameworks:
    Micronaut, Spring Boot
  • Eventing:
    Apache Kafka
  • Databases:
    PostgreSQL, NoSQL
  • DevOps:
    Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
  • Observability:
    OpenTelemetry, Grafana
  • Cloud:
    On-prem, AWS/GCP/Azure

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience (enterprise preferred)
  • Strong in Kotlin and JVM frameworks (Spring Boot / Micronaut)
  • Hands-on Kafka experience in production environments
  • Skilled in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficient in TDD and observability practices
  • Excellent communicator and team collaborator

ITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) for eligible employees. The W2 pay range for this type of role is approximately $ $85.00 per billable hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final rate will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments. Discover more about how ITR Group connects top talent with leading client opportunities.



  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Sky Limit Systems Full time $115,000 - $165,000 per year

    About the Role - Onsite Role – In Office OnlyWe're hiring a Backend Engineer to help build and scale the core financial infrastructure behind a fast-growing platform. This is afully onsite, in-office rolewhere you'll collaborate closely with engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders in real time.We arenot offering remote or hybrid workfor this...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Calm Full time $155,000 - $225,000

    About CalmCalm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Known for its flagship consumer app—ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and availability in seven languages across 190 countries—Calm helps people sleep better, stress less, and live more...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Livefront Full time $90,000 - $135,000

    At Livefront, we help companies design and build world-class digital products that command attention and inspire joy. We've helped household names like Target, Samsung, General Mills, and Optum create experiences that have reached millions of people, and startups like HomeSpotter and Credly build entirely new businesses that challenge their industries'...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States SkyWater Search Partners Full time

    Job Tag:Posted: October 29,2025Salary: $130,000Our mid-size Twin Cities based client where I have placed two solid technologists already this year is hiring another Senior Software Engineer. This role is open due to growth, and you will be working full stack. If you are looking for a company that's flexible (fully remote or 1-2 days on-site for Twin Cities...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States HYR Global Source Inc Full time

    Job Title: Sr. Automation Engineer (Backend)Location: Minneapolis, MN / Brookfield, WI / Denver, CO (Onsite 3x/week)Duration: Full-time positionOverviewSeeking a Senior Backend Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain backend and mainframe test automation within an enterprise-grade QA framework.This role involves close collaboration with QA,...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Sumeru Inc Full time

    Client is seeking a Senior API Automation Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of scalable, high-quality API test suites across our digital platforms. This role will focus on contract testing, security validation, and backend integration for Embedded Finance APIs, internal services, and mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Getac, Inc. Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

    The Company: Getac Video Solutions (GVS) is a fiercely innovative technology company that provides video capture, evidence management, rugged hardware, and robust software solutions for public safety and military customers. We are based in Bloomington, Minnesota that offers team members opportunities to work on innovative technology, in a supportive,...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Galent Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Role : Java API With ReactLocation : Minneapolis MN - Day 1 OnsiteWe are seeking a skilled API Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development using Java, Maven, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud along with experience in integrating external APIs. You will be responsible for developing and...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Target Full time $105,000 - $171,000 per year

    The pay range is $95, $171,000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers...


  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Anno Full time

    What We Do at is a mission-focused defense technology startup dedicated to accelerating the safe and effective development of next-generation autonomous systems. We specialize in building and operating advanced test ranges for low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) single- or dual- use autonomous platforms, providing a critical bridge between early-stage...