Brooklyn Park , Minnesota
|Onsite
|Contract
|Job ID 72509|Posted Nov 14, 2025We are seeking an experienced Back-End Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to design and optimize services that power our API-driven applications while collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop back-end services and APIs using JVM languages, primarily Java and Kotlin.
- Build and maintain microservices architectures that integrate seamlessly with external platforms.
- Develop and optimize REST APIs and data integrations with Google BigQuery and GCP services.
- Collaborate with data engineering, data science, and product teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
- Ensure systems are secure, high-performing, and maintainable through best practices in code and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed back-end systems.
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Kotlin and SpringBoot.
- Deep knowledge of API development and RESTful services.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and modern back-end frameworks.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Apache Hadoop, Hive, and Spark.
- Proficiency in Scala and Python.
- Understanding of NoSQL and data modeling for large-scale analytics.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and empowered to contribute.
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.
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.