About the Backend Java Developer Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half as a Backend Senior Software Engineer I in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and become a trusted technical leader driving the design and delivery of complex features and large-scale systems. This full-time position offers the chance to leverage your deep Java and Kotlin expertise to set team direction, mentor peers, and align technical decisions with product and business goals. As a key contributor, you'll promote engineering excellence, simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and champion scalable architectures in a collaborative environment. With a focus on modern dev practices, cloud technologies, and emerging AI tools, this role is perfect for seasoned backend developers passionate about impactful, high-quality code.

How We Work Together

Our team thrives on strategic technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, innovative problem-solving, dedicated mentorship, and unwavering ownership. You'll partner closely with product managers, leadership, and stakeholders to deliver resilient systems that meet customer needs while scaling for the future.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal backend Java developer role, you'll take ownership of end-to-end feature delivery while influencing broader organizational impact.

Strategic Technical Leadership

• Lead technical decision-making with a focus on immediate customer impact and long-term business scalability.
• Collaborate on roadmaps with product teams and leadership to guide future technical direction.
• Define architectural improvements that reduce operational overhead, boost reliability, and enhance performance.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Influence

• Identify and advocate for improvements across teams, optimizing workflows and tools for organization-wide benefits.
• Foster shared learning through active feedback, pairing sessions, and commitment to excellence.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Problem Solving & Overcoming Obstacles

• Balance trade-offs between business priorities, technical constraints, and user needs with data-driven insights.
• Simplify systems to minimize technical debt, improving long-term maintainability and scalability.

Mentorship & Growth

• Coach team members via code reviews, pairing, and technical hiring to uphold culture and mission.
• Seek and provide continuous feedback to drive personal and team development.

Ownership & Accountability

• Own end-to-end design and execution of high-impact features, emphasizing quality and reliability.
• Build monitoring, logging, and failure strategies for robust system performance.
• Track project progress, assess risks, and adapt plans with a strategic long-term view.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Backend Java Developer, bring proven expertise in backend engineering with a preference for Java and Kotlin. We're seeking candidates with:

• Deep experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, performant systems.
• Mastery of modern programming paradigms, testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), and code quality standards.
• Strong command of dev tools: version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, IaC, containers (Docker), and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Adaptability to new technologies and passion for industry trends, including AI integration in workflows.
• Technical leadership skills, including mentorship, code reviews, and cross-functional influence.
• Bonus Points: Marketplace/Apps development, Kong API gateway experience, or full-stack capabilities.

This role demands 7+ years of backend development experience, with a track record of delivering scalable Java/Kotlin solutions in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers more than a job—it's a career-launching opportunity in Minneapolis, MN. Enjoy competitive compensation ($120K-$160K estimated), comprehensive benefits, and a culture of innovation. Work with top-tier tools, collaborate with high-caliber teams, and shape the future of software engineering. Our commitment to work-life balance, professional growth, and cutting-edge tech (including AI and cloud) sets us apart. Apply now to lead backend development at a forward-thinking organization driving real business impact. Keywords: Backend Java Developer, Kotlin Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Minneapolis Tech Jobs, Robert Half Careers.