Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is seeking a Senior Java Developer at our client in Minneapolis, MN. Our client is seeking an experienced Java/Spring Boot Developer with strong core Java fundamentals and hands-on expertise in Kafka or webhook-based streaming, MemSQL, and deployment within OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).

The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize high-performance, scalable services and data pipelines while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize streaming integrations using Kafka or webhook-based event flows.
• Work with MemSQL (SingleStore) for high-performance data storage, querying, and processing.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications within OCP (OpenShift Container Platform).
• Ensure code quality through best practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to collaborate with product owners, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Must be able to troubleshoot production issues and drive improvements in performance, resilience, and observability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and advocate for best-in-class engineering practices.
• Must be able to document system designs, APIs, and technical processes for clarity and sustainability.

  The base range for this contract position is $70-$100 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors.
  
  Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
  
  In some cases, Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company uses generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out.

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