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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Developer - **Company:** Tempo Software - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Unit Testing, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB, NoSQL, Productivity Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Database Performance, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pfdzb5cac6 ## About the Role * Has 4+ years of experience in server-side development of commercial web applications in Java and/or Kotlin * Experience with Typescript and the React ecosystem are a definitive plus * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related studies * Working knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals: big-O, basic data structures, and algorithms * Skills in designing APIs * Has experience with building highly scalable distributed systems * Has experience with Kubernetes and AWS * Has experience with SQL queries and database performance, as well as experience with NoSQL technologies, such as MongoDB or AWS DynamoDB * Ability to express thoughts clearly, including explanation of technical decisions * Upper-intermediate spoken and written English * Solid soft skills to communicate in a multicultural environment * Ability to work autonomously and remotely without extensive control or micro-management, ability to start working without complete technical specification * Ability to learn and have productive communication on topics which the candidate doesn't know 100% in advance * Ability to work with the teammates on elaborating technical specifications * Experience with performance optimizations considered a plus ## Description We are looking for a passionate software developer to join our engineering team. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, developers, QA engineers, and technical writers to develop some of our flagship products - Tempo Timesheets, Capacity Planner and Financial Manager for Jira Cloud. The best fit for our team would be a person that wants to solve customers' problems rather than just close issues in the task tracking system. With a passion for clean code and best practices, you'll help shape the future of enterprise productivity tools., * Write efficient, readable, maintainable, and testable code using Kotlin, Java, and other server-side languages and frameworks * Create unit tests, sometimes integration and performance tests * Review your peers' code * Solve challenging problems with a great attention to user experience, security and performance * Cooperate with product managers, designers, software developers, QA engineers, and technical writers to develop and maintain the best Atlassian plugins that are used by thousands of people in many big-name companies around the world, * Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity. * Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact. * Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment. * Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship. What's In It For You (Org-wide) * Remote First work environment * Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!! * Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan. * Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more. * Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work. * An opportunity to have a real impact on our business. * A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual). * Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices * Employee referral program * And so much more! ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)