Designs and builds scalable core platform services using JVM languages and cloud-native architectures for data-intensive analytics. Mentors engineers and collaborates cross-functionally, requiring 8+ years backend experience and leadership skills.
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Remote8+ YOEBackend Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Design and build core platform services for scalable data analytics and efficient user experiences.
Enhance platform scalability, reliability, and extensibility with modern cloud-native solutions and microservices architectures.
Evolve APIs, optimize data pipelines, support multi-tenant environments, and integrate security best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, and engineers.
Mentor and guide engineering teammates, ensuring high technical standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, including backend and platform development.
Proficiency in JVM languages such as Java or Kotlin.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable platform services for data-intensive applications.
Familiarity with API development, secure coding standards, and performance tuning.
Leadership experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional and remote teams.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and software testing best practices.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in industrial process data analytics or related domains.
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