{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a6abc329ac132018243f6921","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6abc329ac132018243f6921","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6abc329ac132018243f6921","title":"Local Backend Developer – Java / Python (Local Minneapolis)","description":"Location: Minneapolis, MNWork Arrangement: Hybrid – Local candidates onlyEmployment Type: Contract / Contract-to-HireC2C: No C2CSponsorship: No sponsorship availableOpportunity available for a Local Minneapolis Backend Developer with strong hands-on experience in Java and Python to join an engineering team focused primarily on backend development, APIs, and services.The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who enjoys modern development practices including TDD, automated testing, CI/CD, pair programming, and continuous delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and GroovyBuild and support event-driven applications using KafkaWork with distributed databases such as CockroachDB or similar technologiesDevelop automated tests and maintain high-quality production codeParticipate in TDD, pair programming, and continuous deliveryTroubleshoot and resolve application issuesCollaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholdersParticipate in architecture and technical design discussionsContribute to engineering standards and best practicesProvide occasional frontend development support using ReactRequired QualificationsStrong hands-on Java development experienceStrong hands-on Python development experienceExperience developing APIs and backend servicesExperience with CI/CDStrong automated testing experienceExcellent communication and collaboration skillsComfortable working in a highly collaborative development environmentPreferred QualificationsKafka experienceDistributed database experienceSpring BootGroovyExperience with TDDPair programming experienceContinuous Delivery experienceXP/Agile engineering practicesFastAPI or other Python web frameworksReact experienceArchitecture and technical design experienceThe successful candidate will be someone who:Truly believes in TDD and XP practices, rather than simply having exposure to themIs vocal, collaborative, and comfortable sharing their thought processEnjoys pair programmingIs willing to challenge ideas and contribute technical opinionsTakes ownership and accountability for their workIs passionate about engineering quality and continuous improvementRequirementsMust be local to the Minneapolis/St. Paul areaMust be open to working hybridNo C2CNo sponsorship availableITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) for eligible employees. 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