Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Backend Softwarer Engineer II - Premium. Responsibilities: • Build software as part of a nimble agile Team where you have every opportunity to make an impact on the bottom line and contribute to the architecture • Ensure our infrastructure is safely extensible, scalable, reliable and meets SLAs for both external and internal users • Create a brand for our platform composed of amazing APIs, Developer Portal, Tutorials and SDKs • Ensure our solutions are testable, intuitive, and easy to maintain • Use state of the art tools for remote collaboration and developer happiness, i.e., IntelliJ CodeWithMe and Tuple • Participate in design and code reviews for key components and cross Enterprise initiatives Requirements • Experience in backend reactive programming languages: Java 8+ and/or Kotlin • Proven track record developing lightweight reactive microservices: Vert.x, Quarkus, Micronaut or Spring Boot • Deep understanding of event driven architecture and messaging: Kafka, webhooks, asynchronous API design • Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases • Have experience working as an individual contributor as part of a cross functional agile team. Experience in FinTech is a massive plus • Have proven experience in supporting mission critical platforms with high levels of availability and service continuity • Have solid experience in cloud-based architecture and distributed systems • Have exceptional written and communication skills and can express dissenting opinions constructively • Self-directed and able to work in an ambiguous environment through the innovation process • Care about learning and being open minded about switching approaches and experimenting • Value collaboration and put the Team interests always above self 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. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.