Sr. Backend Developer

Varsity Brands • Edwardsville, KS

1d • Remote

About The Position

SR. Backend Developer will power the backend systems that support yearbook design, order processing, and high-volume manufacturing for school customers nationwide. Your work will ensure reliable, scalable services that keep production workflows, customization tools, and fulfillment operations running smoothly — especially during peak seasonal cycles. By building resilient APIs and optimizing performance across AWS infrastructure, you will help reduce downtime, improve data accuracy, and ensure schools receive their yearbooks on time, every time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Extensive experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
• Strong understanding of database design and SQL/NoSQL technologies
• Familiarity with serverless architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

• Contribution to open-source projects (preferred)
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization (preferred)
• Experience with front-end development technologies, including Angular (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Builds and optimizes RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Works with AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and SNS/SQS
• Implements containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS ECS/EKS
• Designs and optimizes database schemas and query performance
• Collaborates with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Implements robust error handling, monitoring, and logging systems
• Participates in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Troubleshoots production issues and implement fixes
• Continuously improves our development processes and infrastructure

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

What This Job Offers

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