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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Aug 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support backend and microservice development, the full-time remote Senior Backend Software Engineer will design and maintain REST APIs and distributed systems using Java and Node.js, collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, and Node.js
  • Build and support containerized microservices deployed on AWS, including Kubernetes/EKS environments
  • Troubleshoot complex backend and distributed-system issues, performing root-cause analysis and driving fixes through to resolution
Required qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Framework/Spring Boot
  • Proficiency in designing REST APIs and backend microservices
  • Experience with AWS and containerized applications, particularly Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, preferably Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems

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