Day to day, this role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining backend applications and enterprise systems that support a high-volume digital environment. The engineer will develop scalable microservices and APIs using a modern Java and cloud-based tech stack, while also driving integrations across multiple platforms. They will work closely with product, UX, and frontend teams to ensure seamless, high-performing user experiences, while proactively identifying performance issues, troubleshooting, and improving system reliability. In addition to hands-on development, this person will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, participating in architecture and code reviews, and helping elevate engineering standards through best practices in CI/CD, automation, and DevOps. This role also requires a forward-looking mindset - staying current on emerging technologies, including AI tools, and contributing to initiatives that improve overall development efficiency, platform performance, and long-term technical strategy.
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Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience developing enterprise or web-based applications
Strong backend development experience with Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
Proven experience building and scaling microservices and RESTful APIs
Hands-on experience in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
Experience with system integrations across multiple platforms
Familiarity with event-driven architecture / messaging tools (e.g., Kafka, SQS)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
Experience working in Agile environments across the full SDLC
Strong understanding of application performance, scalability, and reliability
Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
Experience with large-scale platform modernization or high-traffic applications
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.