Development Engineer
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55445, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
PACER GROUP
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Java Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Engineer (Contractor) to join a small, fast-moving engineering team. This role is focused on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, with an emphasis on building scalable, high-quality services that align with business objectives.
You will work closely with product managers and other engineering teams to deliver impactful features, operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Translate product requirements and user stories into scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Own implementation of features from the product backlog end-to-end.
- Estimate and size user stories, contributing to sprint planning and prioritization.
- Write clean, well-tested code, including unit and automated tests.
- Validate deliverables against acceptance criteria and ensure high-quality releases.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Follow agile development practices, including iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and code reviews.
- Partner with infrastructure, security, and other teams to ensure robust and compliant solutions.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Java and backend service development.
- Deep experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful APIs.
- Proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality code with minimal oversight.
- Strong understanding of agile development practices (user stories, sprints, iterative delivery).
- Experience with unit testing, test-driven development (TDD), and test automation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with product and engineering stakeholders.
- Experience with Kotlin.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud environments.
- Experience in AdTech or order management systems would be a plus.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for production systems.
- Exposure to or experience with Generative AI-based solutions or integrations.
- Prior experience working in small, high-impact teams.
- Team size: ~5 engineers
- Cross-functional collaboration with Product and other engineering teams.
- Fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on ownership and delivery.
- Strong hands-on engineering skills with attention to code quality and scalability.
- Self-starter who can quickly ramp up and contribute.
- Comfortable working independently while staying aligned with team goals.
- Effective communicator who can bridge technical and product discussions.
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