Senior Backend Engineer - Java

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) you'll play a key role in designing and building resilient systems that power our Data Management Platform, ensuring they perform at scale and operate reliably in production.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop backend systems that are cloud-native, highly scalable, and globally distributed

• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Continuously improve the architecture of our data platform and refine existing components

• Tackle challenges in real-time data streaming and event-driven systems

• Take ownership of systems in production, ensuring reliability and performance

• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to evolving team practices and workflows

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of hands-on backend development experience in a professional setting

• Deep expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services

• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Cassandra, Kafka, or Kinesis

• Solid knowledge of RDBMS, Unix/Linux, and version control systems

• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and the full development lifecycle

• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems at scale

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative, proactive mindset

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

Bonus Points For

• Experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

• Familiarity with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban

Interview Process

1. TA Interview

2. A conversation with the Team Lead

3. A technical assessment focused on backend and big data challenges

4. A presentation session to discuss your approach

5. A final stage interview

Benefits we offer…

• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Great work equipment
• Annual personal learning budget
• Free Lunch in the office 
• Mental health support through nilo.health

Benefits may vary depending on location.

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