Senior Java Backend Engineer

Our client is a software product company building enterprise applications focused on data, analytics, and AI-powered workflows. They are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to help design, build, and scale the backend systems that power their products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot;

• Build scalable and reliable microservices and distributed systems;

• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, queries, and data models;

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend integrations;

• Implement event-driven solutions using NATS messaging;

• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability;

• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design;

• Collaborate with frontend engineers and product stakeholders;

• Review code and contribute to engineering best practices;

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience;

• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience;

• Experience building scalable backend systems and microservices;

• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, including query optimization and database design;

• Experience with messaging systems, preferably NATS;

• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems;

• Proven experience scaling applications and services under increasing load;

• Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs;

• Strong understanding of software design patterns and backend architecture;

• Experience with testing, debugging, and performance optimization;

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes;

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP);

• Experience with AI-powered products, analytics platforms, or enterprise SaaS applications;

• Previous technical leadership experience.

We Offer

• Competitive market salary;

• Fully remote work;

• Flexible working hours;

• 28 days of paid time off per year;

• Modern technology stack and challenging technical problems;

• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled international team.