Java Backend Engineer
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•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
- Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading.
- Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
- Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
- Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs
- Experience in Kubernetes
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
- Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
- Design REST-based backend services
- Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
- Development of technical specifications and documentation
- Participate in on-call rotations
- Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- HSA & FSA Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage
- Legal plan
- Identity theft protection plan
- Critical illness supplemental insurance
- Access to internal professional development resources
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Public Holidays
- Generous Parental Leave Policy
- Remote-First Model
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
