Full Stack Developer

Join a collaborative software engineering team focused on building and maintaining critical systems that support vendor funding within a merchandising domain. This full stack role is primarily backend-oriented, with some frontend work, and offers the opportunity to help replace legacy systems with scalable, distributed applications while contributing to high-quality, well-tested software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software that supports mission-critical financial systems and vendor funding processes
• Contribute to the replacement of legacy systems with modern, distributed, and scalable applications
• Work across the full stack with a strong emphasis on backend development
• Participate in agile engineering practices and help deliver reliable, high-quality solutions
• Collaborate closely with teammates through pairing, code reviews, and shared problem-solving
• Support both new development and ongoing maintenance of existing applications
• Help ensure code simplicity, test coverage, and maintainability across the codebase

Skills

• Strong experience with a JVM-based language such as Java or Groovy
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and a commitment to writing quality code
• Comfort working in a pair-programming environment
• Solid background in full stack development, especially backend-focused work
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team

Preferred Skills

• Experience building services using REST, HTTP, and JSON
• Familiarity with Spring Framework
• Experience with data stores such as Postgres or Oracle
• Exposure to Kafka or event-driven systems
• Linux and bash proficiency
• Experience with open source application platforms such as Apache or Tomcat
• Frontend experience with React or another JavaScript single-page application framework
• Experience working with BigQuery
• Leadership experience in a collaborative engineering environment

This team values inclusion, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where people of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $58 - $93 per hour based on qualifications and experience.