Backend Engineer

Description

What You’ll Own

Backend development for internal platforms, APIs, middleware services, and operational tools

Investigation and resolution of backend escalations and production issues

Supporting middleware event processing and system integrations

Contributing to reporting/data-related backend services

Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency

Working closely with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly

Assisting in automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows and productivity

Helping reduce escalation load so the Ops Dev team can focus on long-term platform development

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

3–4+ years of backend development experience

Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot

Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services

Comfortable working in production environments and handling escalations/debugging

Understanding of microservices, integrations, and middleware concepts

Familiarity with SQL/relational databases

Experience with Git and modern development workflows

Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity

Strong roubleshooting and analytical skills

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to Have

Experience with developer portals or internal platforms

Exposure to frontend/backend integration workflows

Experience with cloud platforms or DevOps practices

Familiarity with event-driven systems or message queues

Experience supporting high-volume production systems