> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1319851-software-engineer-cds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1319851-software-engineer-cds). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - CDS - **Company:** Mntn Performance Tv - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Large Language Models, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Backend, Kotlin, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, GPT, Microservices - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/67572af7-303d-403e-84af-7941ec6c4329 ## About the Role * 5+ years building production-grade backend systems in Java, Kotlin, or Scala * A product mindset - you care about why you're building something, not just what you're building * Experience designing and operating high-scale, distributed systems * Strong SQL fundamentals - schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning * Comfort working across multiple technologies and services, even outside your primary language * Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture * Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and asynchronous processing patterns * Practical use of AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, LLM copilots) to improve speed and quality ## Description * Design, build, and operate high-throughput Java/Kotlin services that power our ad server and creative delivery pipelines * Own systems end-to-end - from API design and ingestion flows to transformation, caching, and global delivery * Work across the stack when needed (Rust services, Kafka streams, Terraform, relational databases) to solve the right problem with the right tool * Improve performance, observability, and resiliency of critical production systems running at scale * Partner closely with Product and Project leads to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions * Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of our creative platform * Raise the engineering bar through thoughtful code reviews, design discussions, and pragmatic best practices What success looks like * You own and evolve high-scale services within our ad serving and creative delivery platform, ensuring low-latency, high-availability performance under sustained traffic. * You design and ship scalable solutions that measurably improve system reliability, throughput, or cost efficiency. * You proactively identify architectural risks and technical debt, driving improvements before they impact customers or operations. ## Related Videos - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Maximising Cassandra's Potential: Tips on Schema, Queries, Parallel Access, and Reactive Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1167-maximising-cassandra-s-potential-tips-on-schema-queries-parallel-access-and-reactive-programming) - [OpenAPI meets OpenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1150-openapi-meets-openai) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)