Accountabilities
Lead the design and development of scalable backend services in Java, with a focus on triggers, conditions, and event-driven platform capabilities.
Build and enhance high-availability systems that support large-scale IT operations across global environments.
Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring systems are maintainable, performant, and aligned with long-term product strategy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, refine technical solutions, and deliver high-quality features.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting engineering best practices and code quality standards.
Own technical initiatives end-to-end, from design through implementation, testing, and production delivery.
Identify performance bottlenecks and drive improvements across distributed systems and backend services.
Requirements
This role requires extensive experience in backend engineering and large-scale distributed systems, with a strong foundation in Java development. Candidates should be comfortable working in complex environments where system design, performance, and reliability are critical. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for working across engineering and product teams.
10+ years of professional Java software development experience in product-focused environments
5+ years of experience designing and scaling highly distributed, high-availability systems
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns
Experience with API design and RESTful services (e.g., Spring or Jersey frameworks)
Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling
Experience with large-scale system architecture, including asynchronous processing and client-server models
Familiarity with caching systems such as Redis (preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical challenges
Experience with quality assurance practices and building reliable production systems
Benefits
Competitive annual base salary (up to approximately $240,000 depending on location and experience)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Unlimited PTO and strong emphasis on work-life balance
Hybrid/remote flexibility within eligible U.S. states
Career growth opportunities in a high-scale engineering organization
Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture
Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and mission-critical infrastructure
How Jobgether works:
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