# Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Grepr](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/grepr)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $130k – $160k/yr
**Skills:** Java, Dropwizard, Apache Flink, Kubernetes, AWS, REST APIs, Distributed Systems, Stream Processing
**Posted:** 2025-02-07

> Owns backend for real-time stream processing app, builds scalable Java/Dropwizard services on Kubernetes/AWS, delivers RESTful APIs, and ensures uptime collaborating with frontend and customers. Requires distributed systems, stream processors, and modern Java web app experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own and build significant part of the product backend.
- Design product growth for future engineers.
- Deliver clear and intuitive RESTful APIs.
- Ensure uptime and scalability of backend services.
- Work closely with customers and front-end developers to deliver excellent user experience.
- Wear multiple hats: developer, designer, product owner, mentor, architect, support engineer, sales engineer.

## Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems.
- Experience with modern Java web applications (Dropwizard).
- Experience building RESTful APIs for end users and front-end development.
- Experience with large scale data and analytical applications.
- Experience with stream processors (Apache Flink).

## Nice-to-Haves
- Previous experience at an early stage startup.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and significant equity.
- Flexible PTO.
- 100% paid healthcare coverage for employees and 80% coverage for dependents.

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