Staff Java Engineer
We are looking for a Staff Java Engineer to join a greenfield initiative building a large-scale distributed backend platform for advanced manufacturing environments.
The role focuses on defining system architecture , APIs , and data flows for highly scalable, event-driven systems with complex integrations and strong reliability requirements .
Daily tasks
- Design and evolve distributed backend architecture for a high-scale production platform
- Define system architecture, APIs, and data models across multiple domains
- Build microservices and integration layers connecting ERP, vendors, and manufacturing systems
- Design and implement event-driven data flows and workflows
- Evaluate and adapt enterprise and open-source solutions to guide architecture decisions
- Drive engineering standards, reliability, and scalability practices
- Collaborate with R&D engineers and manufacturing domain experts
Requirements
8+ years in backend / distributed systems engineering
Strong expertise in Java and system design
Proven experience with large-scale distributed architectures
Strong understanding of microservices and API design
Experience with event-driven systems and integrations
Solid data modeling and database design skills
Ability to work in R&D / ambiguous, greenfield environments
Strong communication and mentoring skills Nice to have: Experience with MES / manufacturing / industrial systems Knowledge of BOM, MRP, shopfloor, traceability Exposure to IoT / hardware integrations Experience with data streaming / cloud-native systems
Must have: Java, Distributed systems, Event-Driven Architecture, API Design, Cloud-native Architecture, Kafka, Microservices, API, Data modeling
Nice to have: MES, IoT