Backend Software Engineer

• Write and review production-quality Java code and automated tests.
• Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule.
• Translate product requirements into technical tasks and lead execution.
• Design, document, and review systems in a high-throughput, low-latency microservices environment.

Our client seeks a senior backend software engineer to build and optimize high-throughput, low-latency microservices for a digital advertising platform. The role requires strong Java expertise, distributed systems experience in AWS, and hands-on work with Kafka, DynamoDB or Redis, and container orchestration. You will design scalable services, ensure reliable integrations, and contribute to code quality and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 7+ years of backend software engineering experience building scalable systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Java, including heap, multithreading, performance profiling, and tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and related Spring frameworks.
• Experience with distributed microservices on AWS.
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis.
• Experience with non-relational databases such as DynamoDB.
• Experience with Redis and/or Memcached.
• Experience with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to own deliverables and define metrics for system health.
• Solid understanding of system design and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify optimizations and improvements.
• Experience mentoring and working in a fast-moving environment.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.