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Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Golang

Kforce Technology StaffingPalo Alto, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Senior Backend Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, hybrid environment, utilizing your Java and Golang expertise to build impactful microservices. You'll thrive here if you possess strong experience in distributed systems and a passion for developing robust production applications, with the potential for significant career growth.

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $170k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in the Bay Area looking for a Java/Golang Senior Developer. If you want to work in a fast paced environment and make an immediate impact, apply now!

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
* 5+ years of professional software development experience
* Strong experience developing production applications in Java
* Strong experience developing production services in Golang
* Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and distributed systems principles
* Experience designing and building microservices architectures
* Experience with REST APIs, gRPC, or other service communication frameworks
* Strong knowledge of SQL and database design
* Experience working in Linux environments
* Experience with Git and modern software development practices
* Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
* Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
* Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging/event-streaming platforms
* Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar databases
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Skills

Docker
DynamoDB
Microservices
MySQL
SQL
AWS
Azure
Cassandra
Git
GitHub Actions
Go
Google Cloud
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
Kubernetes
LESS
PostgreSQL
REST
RabbitMQ
gRPC

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