Java backend developer Contract Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Job title: Java backend developer

Location: Minneapolis, MN – 3days a week – Must be local

Longterm

In-person interview

Must have:

Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL

Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on building scalable, cloud-based backend applications. This role is centered on Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and AWS cloud technologies, with strong emphasis on clean, testable code and CI/CD pipelines.

Note: This position is only open to local Minneapolis candidates who are able to attend in-person interviews and work onsite three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support backend services using Java 8/11, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs
Create JMS-based messaging applications using Spring JMS and IBM MQ
Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions
Design, deploy, and support cloud-native applications in AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, SQS, S3)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and SonarQube
Write automated tests with JUnit, Mockito, REST Assured, and Postman
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and production support on rotation

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in:
Java 8/11
Spring Boot
SQL
REST API development
AWS services
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Agile delivery practices
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Must be local to Minneapolis and available for in-person interview and hybrid work schedule