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

• 7+ 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.