Sr. Backend Developer

Hertz•West Bay Club, FL

11d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical rental systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise on backend development, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, drive architecture decisions, and deliver highly scalable, resilient systems. You will partner with product, design, and engineering teams to build modern, customer-centric rental experiences and robust backend platforms.

Requirements

5+ years of backend software engineering experience
Proven experience building and scaling production-grade systems
Experience in domain-heavy systems (e.g., rental, travel, e-commerce, logistics) preferred
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or similar
Strong experience designing APIs and microservices
Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems
Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and observability tools
Test-driven development and automation mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to own features end-to-end
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Product mindset with focus on customer experience
Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Experience working within a cloud environment ex: (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)
Experience with caching, messaging systems (Kafka, SQS), and event-driven architecture.
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Responsibilities

Design and develop end-to-end features
Own critical components of rental systems such as reservations, pricing, fleet, and checkout flows
Build scalable microservices and responsive user interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Lead architectural discussions and influence system design decisions
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
Ensure high standards of performance, security, scalability, and maintainability