Senior Backend Engineer

Pivotal Solutions

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of backend development experience.
  • Proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot and Hibernate.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
  • Solid understanding of MySQL or PostgreSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Strong grasp of distributed systems and scalability challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop scalable and fault-tolerant systems in Java.
  • Optimize system performance by identifying and fixing bottlenecks.
  • Maintain code quality through reviews and mentorship.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and optimization.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers on new features.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in knowledge-sharing.
  • Research and recommend new technologies to improve product quality.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of product development.
  • Focus on continuous learning and mentorship for team members.
  • Participation in innovation-driven projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong Java expertise to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, helping shape the future of our products and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development: Architect, design, and develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems using Java.

Performance Optimization: Ensure system responsiveness and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and resolving performance issues.

Code Quality: Maintain and enforce code quality through reviews, automating tests, and mentorship.

Continuous Integration and Deployment: Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and optimization.

Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement features and improvements.

Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior engineers, participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute to the technical vision and direction of the company.

Innovation: Research and recommend new technologies or solutions that can enhance product quality and user experience.

Documentation: Ensure proper documentation for codebase and architectural decisions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of professional backend development experience.

Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).

Experience with microservices architecture and API design.

Solid understanding of relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.

Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices.

Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience

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