Freelance Backend Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required.
Requirements
- Expert-level knowledge of Java 11+
- Expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Framework (v5+)
- Expert-level knowledge of JPA/Hibernate and ORM principles
- Expert-level knowledge of designing and building microservice architectures
- Expert-level knowledge of creating and consuming RESTful APIs
- Expert-level knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative development
- Expert-level knowledge of JSON and working with structured data
- Expert-level knowledge of unit testing with frameworks like JUnit
- Expert-level knowledge of task management tools like JIRA
- Expert-level knowledge of writing technical documentation for APIs and backend components
- Proficient with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
- Proficient with Kafka or other messaging/event-driven platforms
- Proficient with Docker containerization
- Proficient with Kubernetes for orchestration
- Proficient with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, etc.)
- Proficient with Maven for build and dependency management
- Proficient with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Basic understanding of Python (scripts, tools, integrations)
- Basic understanding of Frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for context when integrating with frontend)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
- Deliver well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project requirements
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications
- Integrate with third-party data providers (e.g. sports data, video, commentary)
- Use Git to manage code versioning and contribute to shared repositories
- Manage deployments across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod)
- Ensure systems are performant, secure, and resilient
- Identify and manage project-level technical dependencies
- Participate in sprint planning and delivery-focused meetings with the wider team
- Write and maintain clear technical documentation
- Contribute to code reviews and uphold development best practices
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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