Software Engineer
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San Francisco, CA

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Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 71664|Posted Sep 11, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer where you'll harness cutting-edge technologies to build robust backend systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with innovative tools and contribute to impactful projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical teams and independently contribute high-quality code.
  • Develop and maintain REST APIs and scalable backend systems.
  • Utilize AI agents and build MCPs for software development and operations.
  • Guide teams through the software delivery lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
  • Implement alerting mechanisms using New Relic & Google Cloud Logging.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot framework.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills and exception handling.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases and Apache Kafka.
  • Proficiency in using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with retail experience, especially on stores or customer-facing environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of public cloud platforms such as Azure or OCI.
  • Experience with RabbitMQ and event-driven architecture.
 

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles that guide our actions and decisions.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.