Senior Backend Engineer

Pivotal Solutions, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong Java expertise to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, helping shape the future of our products and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems using Java.
• Ensure system responsiveness and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and resolving performance issues.
• Maintain and enforce code quality through reviews, automating tests, and mentorship.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization.
• Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features and improvements.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers, participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute to the technical vision and direction of the company.
• Research and recommend new technologies or solutions that can enhance product quality and user experience.
• Ensure proper documentation for codebase and architectural decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior