Java Backend Engineer
OUR ENGINEERING TEAM RIGHT NOW
We are currently a team of 6 developers. Our roles are divided based on the projects we work on. Our stack currently looks like:
- Backend: Java 8 (REST API)
- Cloud: A blend of AWS and Google Cloud
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Frontend: ES6, TypeScript, React, and Redux
- Internal: GitLab for CI/CD and issue tracking
PROJECTS YOU WILL WORK ON
You will be working on our backend which is a REST API written using modern Java practices.
This is a high impact role. We are looking for someone to take real ownership of one or two core features within the first year. You will own some extremely important portions of our application that serve thousands of customers.
We prioritize our projects based on what customers are requesting the most. Some things that you will work on include:
- Real-time Data Discovery: Enhance and extend our real-time data discovery engine
- Performance: Optimize every API call so that it completes within 250ms
- Modular Architecture: Design functionality such that it can be packaged as a standalone library
- DevOps: Deploy internal applications in a scalable and fault-tolerant manner
- APIs: Improve our integrations with 3rd party services, such as Salesforce
MUST HAVES
- 3+ years programming experience and 2+ years Java experience
- Experience with modern Java frameworks without the enterprise bloat
- We don’t require a degree but you should have demonstrated the ability to learn new things quickly (either self-learned, freelance projects, or from school)
BONUS NICE-TO-HAVES
- Past remote work experience
- Worked at a tech startup or a small company before
- Experience with modern DevOps practices using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- A knack for taking a metrics-driven approach using Grafana or similar
- Exposure to Google Drive API or Salesforce.com
Job Type
Client Payroll
Positions
Backend Developer
Must have Skills
Languages
english -Basic
Skip


Refer a friend for this role and earn
25 USD
Use the share options below Learn More
Refer a friend for this role and earn 25 USD
Don’t forget to share your referral URL
Up to 200 USD/Hour
200 USD
Up to 200 K/Year USD (Annual salary)
Longterm (Duration)
Fully Remote
Aamir M