Java Software Engineer

HYBRID role: 2 days remote / 3 days onsite (must be onsite 3 days per week). Team collaborates on the days they will be office - likes the team to be onsite together when possible but is flexible with needs. Contract Length: 12 months (strong chance for extension) Interview Process - 2-3 rounds. They move quick on interviews as they understand the market, Join our team as a Mid Java Software Engineer and help design and build highly scalable, resilient distributed systems powering mission-critical applications. We're looking for a hands-on expert who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving hard problems, and is passionate about modern engineering practices. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed systems using Java.
• Architect scalable microservices and event-driven systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability through best engineering practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Optimize database performance and data models for both relational and non-relational systems.

• Strong experience in Java (/17+) and backend development.
• Hands-on experience building complex distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and performance tuning.
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and best practices.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with security best practices in distributed systems.
• Exposure to DevOps culture and SRE principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Ownership mindset and attention to detail.