Senior Software Engineer, Java

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Level: Senior

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend development experience in Java and modern microservices architecture. This role will focus on building and enhancing scalable, cloud-native services using the Quarkus framework (Spring Boot experience is also acceptable) within a distributed, event-driven ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer who can work independently, take ownership of services, and collaborate closely with a highly integrated engineering team. This individual should be comfortable designing, developing, and deploying backend services while contributing to high-performance, scalable platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java and Quarkus (or Spring Boot)

• Build scalable, cloud-native applications within a microservices architecture

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend service components

• Work with event-driven systems using messaging platforms such as Kafka or Google Pub/Sub

• Integrate backend services with NoSQL databases including MongoDB and Elasticsearch

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement reliable, scalable solutions

• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues

• Contribute to cloud-based deployments, preferably within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Work independently while collaborating effectively with a highly integrated engineering team

• Contribute to initiatives involving AI-enabled systems or services, where applicable

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience (senior-level capability expected)

• Strong development experience using Java

• Experience with Quarkus or Spring Boot

• Experience building applications using microservices architecture

• Experience working with messaging systems such as:

  • Kafka

  • Google Pub/Sub

• Experience with NoSQL databases, including:

  • MongoDB

  • Elasticsearch

• Strong understanding of backend system design and distributed systems

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of services and deliverables

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience building or supporting AI-enabled applications or services

• Experience developing cloud-native applications

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Experience working in Agile environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior-level engineer who can operate independently

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability

• Comfortable working in fast-moving, highly collaborative teams

• Passionate about building scalable, modern backend systems

• Adaptable and eager to work with emerging technologies, including AI-driven platforms