Backend Developer | Sunnyvale, California, United States Job Summary: Senior Backend Developer - Java, Distributed Systems Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Remote Eligible) | Referral Fee Position About the Role Join a cutting-edge engineering team as a Senior Backend Developer, making a direct impact on production environments with meaningful operational influence. Leverage your expertise in Java and distributed systems while collaborating in a high-performance, growth-focused environment. This is your opportunity to solve complex backend challenges and advance your career with a forward-thinking tech leader. Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain robust backend solutions using Java (Spring or similar frameworks) - Troubleshoot Linux environments, analyze logs, and optimize runtime behavior for system reliability - Architect, develop, and support distributed systems and event-driven architectures - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software - Ensure operational excellence through proactive monitoring and problem resolution Required Skills and Experience - Senior-level experience as a backend engineer with a proven impact on production systems - Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring or equivalent) - Strong working knowledge of Linux fundamentals and troubleshooting - Demonstrated experience with distributed systems or event-driven architectures Preferred Skills - Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization, or microservices architecture - Experience in high-availability, large-scale production environments - Additional programming language proficiency (e.g., Python, Go) Benefits - Career advancement in a high-growth, collaborative engineering culture - Flexible/remote work options - Exposure to innovative projects and modern tech stacks - Direct impact on production and product evolution How to Apply Ready to advance your backend engineering career? Submit your resume with a brief cover letter highlighting your Java and distributed systems experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps.