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# Backend Engineer (Java+AWS+AI)

- **Company:** RemoteStar
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Database Design, Java Persistence API, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, Pair Programming, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Gitlab, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Splunk, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/backend-engineer/remotestar-job107661326

## About the Role

* Java & Spring/Spring Boot: 8+ years of extensive experience in building and

deploying back-end services.

 * 8+ years of experience in Backend development.
 * MongoDB & JPA: Proficient in database design, management, and optimization.
 * GitLab: Strong knowledge of version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
 * REST API Services: Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful web

services.

 * Kafka: Skilled in implementing real-time data pipelines and messaging systems.
 * Splunk: Expertise in monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting application

performance.

 * Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing

development teams. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills.

 * Proven track record of leading successful development projects.
 * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile

methodologies.

 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
 * Experience with TDD (Test Driven Development), Pair Programming and Extreme



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