via Remote Rocketship
$120K - 200K a year
Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services, own features throughout their lifecycle, and collaborate with teams to ensure platform reliability.
5+ years of backend experience with Java and Spring Boot, API expertise, cloud deployment skills, and a structured problem-solving approach.
Job Description: • Architect & Build: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3 on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Own Features: Take full ownership of the entire development lifecycle for new platform features—from technical design and requirement clarification with product and support teams to testing and deployment. • Solve Complex Problems: Dive deep into business logic, tackle challenging API integrations (e.g., Shopify, Stripe), and build solutions that provide real value to our customers in the accounting and e-commerce domains. • Ensure Reliability: Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure our platform is performant and reliable. • Collaborate & Mentor: Participate in code reviews, share your knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence. Requirements: • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong command of Java and the Spring Boot framework. • Experience in AI Coding Tools & willingness to further drive AI Adoption in our Development process. • A Structured Mindset: You excel at breaking down complex problems, clarifying requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and designing clean, well-architected solutions. • API Expertise: Deep experience designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations. • Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, PubSub, etc.). • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. • Strong Collaboration Skills: You communicate clearly and work effectively within a team-oriented environment. Benefits: • Flexibility: Remote-first and family-friendly working hours – you decide when you work. • Development: Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team. • Vacation: 30 days off to recharge.
This job posting was last updated on 12/16/2025