Senior Back-End Engineer (Java / Spring Boot) - Remote/ US

Role Overview

Overview

We are seeking Senior Back-End Engineers to join our team on a 9-month contract-to-hire engagement to build scalable backend services for a modern platform. The ideal candidates are modern, AI-enabled engineers who actively leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and system design.

In this role, you will design and develop backend systems using Java and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture running on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable services that support high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable and resilient systems using microservices architecture.
• Work with MongoDB, MySQL, and Redis to manage data storage and caching layers.
• Implement event-driven communication using Google Pub/Sub.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
• Deploy and manage services in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Utilize modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Ensure backend systems meet high standards for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, MySQL, and Redis.
• Experience with event-driven systems such as Google Pub/Sub or similar messaging technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Comfortable working with modern AI-enabled development workflows (AI coding assistants, automation tools, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, payments, or POS (point-of-sale) platforms.
• Experience building high-availability or high-transaction systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience working in remote or distributed engineering teams.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: 9-month contract-to-hire
• Level: Senior Back-End Engineer
• Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Google Pub/Sub, Jenkins, Microservices, GCP