via Teamtailor
$120K - 200K a year
Designing and implementing scalable backend systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring system reliability.
6-8 years of software engineering experience, expertise in Java, distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native environments.
Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of major features and services within the Platform Catalog ecosystem. Drive architectural discussions and propose scalable, reliable solutions aligned with engineering best practices. Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Partner with product managers and stakeholders to translate business goals into technical deliverables. Advocate for system reliability, performance, and observability across multiple integrations and services. Apply strong software engineering principles using Java, REST/GraphQL APIs, Docker, and Kubernetes to design and build backend applications that power advertising and data-driven platforms. Utilize Kafka, Aerospike, and Elasticsearch to develop real-time data pipelines that serve as the backbone for critical business operations. Design and implement microservices architectures for highly available, large-scale distributed systems. Participate in and manage on-call rotations to troubleshoot and resolve system issues during off-hours or high-traffic events. Coordinate with team members to assign tasks, set goals, monitor progress, and resolve technical challenges effectively. Provide technical mentoring and guidance to team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing. Requirements: 6–8 years of software engineering experience with a proven record of delivering production-grade systems. Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and API design. Proficiency in Java, with strong debugging, performance tuning, and optimization skills. Solid JavaScript and React skills. Experience working in cloud-native environments (preferably Google Cloud Platform). Ability to influence design and architectural decisions, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
This job posting was last updated on 1/7/2026