Backend Developer

About the role

We are looking for a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable systems for a Product-led engineering team. This person works in Java and/or Kotlin with Spring Boot, GraphQL, MongoDB, and Aurora MySQL on AWS, covering everything from operational tooling to system architecture. Comfort picking up compliance, cost-savings, and observability work matters here.

What you will do

• Take on lower-priority engineering work the team lacks bandwidth for, including compliance and engineering maintenance, cost-savings, observability, experiment clean-up, and operational tool development.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable software systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design, validating solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews and design reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including software engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers.
• Partner with a Product Manager and fellow engineers to clarify requirements and perform mid-level design work, focusing primarily on coding, testing, and documentation.

Must haves

• 3+ years of professional, backend-focused software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin .
• Proficiency in a modern NoSQL database, MongoDB on Atlas .
• Proficiency in a modern relational database, Aurora MySQL on AWS .
• Experience building cloud-native distributed systems on AWS .
• Experience with the Spring Boot framework.
• API development with GraphQL (Netflix DGS) .
• Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems on a major cloud platform.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Event-driven system development, ideally with Apache Kafka and/or SQS .
• AI-assisted coding experience.
• Terraform .
• Experience building microservices.
• API development with gRPC and REST .

Perks

• Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
• Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
• Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
• Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
• Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
• Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location