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Backend Staff Software Engineer, Java

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2005Company Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

17 days ago

Salary

$216K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAnsibleAWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesPostgre SQLPythonTerraformType Script

Job Description

• Develop and execute a roadmap to modernize AMS’s backend architecture, including upgrading from Java 8 to a current LTS version • Identify and implement asynchronous workflows and contribute to containerization efforts within AWS environments • Remove deprecated code, eliminate unused dependencies, and modernize build systems • Optimize API workflows and evolve database architecture, improving PostgreSQL performance and query efficiency • Partner with Platform Engineering to improve CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and deployment workflows using tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and Ansible • Drive cross-product technical impact by influencing architecture decisions and mentoring engineers across teams • Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain high system reliability and availability

Job Requirements

8+ years of professional backend engineering experience with demonstrated architectural ownership
Strong proficiency in Java and experience with at least one additional language such as Python, TypeScript, or C#
Deep experience working with legacy Java technologies and modernizing existing systems
Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, RESTful API design, and system performance optimization
Operational experience with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform, Kubernetes, or Ansible
Experience designing scalable distributed systems and leading system design discussions
Ability to operate autonomously, influence technical direction, and collaborate across product lines