Remote Senior Backend Engineer; Java​/

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework to join their globally distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that power our core applications.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend architecture, enterprise-level application development, and best practices in software engineering. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver exceptional software solutions. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with various client applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for improvement.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions regarding backend systems.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and development trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong focus on Java development.
• Proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and principles.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team environment.

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a flexible work schedule. Our client provides significant opportunities for professional development, access to modern technology stacks, and a collaborative work environment that values innovation and individual contribution. Employees benefit from performance bonuses, retirement plans, and virtual team-building events that promote connection and camaraderie.