Motion Recruitment
Are you ready to transform backend architecture for one of the world's most iconic retail brands? This is your opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 global retailer headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. Dive into
JVM-based
development and modern
cloud infrastructure
using
Java ,
Kotlin ,
Spring Boot ,
Quarkus , and a suite of contemporary DevOps and data technologies. This
initial W2 contract
position is perfect for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering robust, scalable solutions. Step into a hands-on engineering role where your contributions directly impact millions of customers and omni-channel teams. This is a chance to join an agile-driven digital transformation initiative, backed by a company known for its commitment to cutting-edge tech, employee growth, and balanced work culture. You'll partner with top engineers across cross-functional teams and have opportunities to sharpen your backend, API, and microservices development skills with a collaborative,
onsite
team. Location:
Onsite in Pleasanton, CA W2 Contract Duration:
6 Months, potential to extend or convert to permanent Please Note: This position is onsite and cannot support C2C or sponsor/transfer any visas. Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in
Java ,
Kotlin , and
JVM
development Advanced object-oriented programming and solid exception handling Hands-on experience with
Spring Boot ,
Quarkus , and web technologies Skilled in developing/maintaining
REST API s Deep understanding of
12-factor app
principles Proficient with
Git ,
GitHub , and
GitHub Actions
for version control and CI/CD Experience with
Apache Kafka
and
PostgreSQL Ability to leverage cloud platforms (Azure / OCI) Background in
Salesforce development
(SFDC/SFMC) or similar Desired Skills & Experience Front-end exposure:
HTML ,
CSS ,
JavaScript Experience with
Shopify ,
SFCC ,
Stibo , or related commerce/marketing platforms Familiarity with
MongoDB
databases DevOps tools:
Chef ,
Jenkins ,
Puppet ,
ArgoCD Experience working with
Docker ,
Kubernetes
(AKS/GKE) Skilled using
Nagios ,
New Relic ,
GCP , or
Splunk
for alerting/monitoring Experience in API management and microservices design Hands-on knowledge of
RabbitMQ What You Will Be Doing Your daily work will center on building, optimizing, and supporting backend systems. You'll design and maintain RESTful APIs, manage cloud-based and enterprise databases, and drive continuous integration and delivery workflows. You'll interpret data flows using Kafka, contribute to DevOps automation, and collaborate with front-end and platform developers. While most time will be hands-on development, you'll also engage in team discussions, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting-driving actionable outcomes on each sprint. Tech Breakdown 60% JVM-based development (Java / Kotlin / Spring Boot / Quarkus) 15% Cloud Management (Azure / OCI), API, and Microservices 15% DevOps & CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes) 10% Database and Data Streaming (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, RabbitMQ) Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-On Coding & Architecture 15% Collaborative Teamwork (Agile ceremonies, code reviews) 15% DevOps/Security Compliance, Monitoring & Alerts You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
JVM-based
development and modern
cloud infrastructure
using
Java ,
Kotlin ,
Spring Boot ,
Quarkus , and a suite of contemporary DevOps and data technologies. This
initial W2 contract
position is perfect for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering robust, scalable solutions. Step into a hands-on engineering role where your contributions directly impact millions of customers and omni-channel teams. This is a chance to join an agile-driven digital transformation initiative, backed by a company known for its commitment to cutting-edge tech, employee growth, and balanced work culture. You'll partner with top engineers across cross-functional teams and have opportunities to sharpen your backend, API, and microservices development skills with a collaborative,
onsite
team. Location:
Onsite in Pleasanton, CA W2 Contract Duration:
6 Months, potential to extend or convert to permanent Please Note: This position is onsite and cannot support C2C or sponsor/transfer any visas. Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in
Java ,
Kotlin , and
JVM
development Advanced object-oriented programming and solid exception handling Hands-on experience with
Spring Boot ,
Quarkus , and web technologies Skilled in developing/maintaining
REST API s Deep understanding of
12-factor app
principles Proficient with
Git ,
GitHub , and
GitHub Actions
for version control and CI/CD Experience with
Apache Kafka
and
PostgreSQL Ability to leverage cloud platforms (Azure / OCI) Background in
Salesforce development
(SFDC/SFMC) or similar Desired Skills & Experience Front-end exposure:
HTML ,
CSS ,
JavaScript Experience with
Shopify ,
SFCC ,
Stibo , or related commerce/marketing platforms Familiarity with
MongoDB
databases DevOps tools:
Chef ,
Jenkins ,
Puppet ,
ArgoCD Experience working with
Docker ,
Kubernetes
(AKS/GKE) Skilled using
Nagios ,
New Relic ,
GCP , or
Splunk
for alerting/monitoring Experience in API management and microservices design Hands-on knowledge of
RabbitMQ What You Will Be Doing Your daily work will center on building, optimizing, and supporting backend systems. You'll design and maintain RESTful APIs, manage cloud-based and enterprise databases, and drive continuous integration and delivery workflows. You'll interpret data flows using Kafka, contribute to DevOps automation, and collaborate with front-end and platform developers. While most time will be hands-on development, you'll also engage in team discussions, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting-driving actionable outcomes on each sprint. Tech Breakdown 60% JVM-based development (Java / Kotlin / Spring Boot / Quarkus) 15% Cloud Management (Azure / OCI), API, and Microservices 15% DevOps & CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes) 10% Database and Data Streaming (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, RabbitMQ) Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-On Coding & Architecture 15% Collaborative Teamwork (Agile ceremonies, code reviews) 15% DevOps/Security Compliance, Monitoring & Alerts You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.