Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in the heart of San Jose, CA. Our client is a leading innovator in the tech sector and is looking for a rockstar developer to help scale their infrastructure. This role is urgent and offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies with a competitive compensation package.
Key Highlights:
- Direct Hire opportunity with a stable, growing organization.
- Competitive salary ranging from $140k to $180k.
- Comprehensive benefits and equity options.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architecture using Java and Spring Boot.
- Optimize database performance and ensure high availability across distributed systems.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and frontend teams to define feature requirements.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct technical code reviews to maintain code quality standards.
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) using Docker and Kubernetes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Go, with deep knowledge of frameworks.
- Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies.