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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Otter Graphics Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $167,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Redis, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Concurrency, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Microservices - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-backend-software-engineer-los-angeles-ca--26bd2d5d-bbea-4c0a-ba1c-bf82255c5873 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Deep understanding of backend system design, APIs, data stores, microservices, concurrency, and distributed systems * Our stack heavily utilizes Java and Go, but we care more about your engineering fundamentals than the specific languages you've used. * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) * Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Preferred Qualifications * Working on D2C, e-commerce, or transactional product engineering teams. * Experience building microservices that handle complex merchant configurations, ordering states, or payment flows. * A full-stack background or comfort working closely with front-end technologies. While this is a backend-heavy generalist role, an understanding of how backend systems impact front-end web customization and performance is highly valued. * Passion for product impact and building systems that directly support customers and operators, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Compensation Management, Computer Science, Concurrency, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Engineering, Fast Food, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Delivery, Healthcare, Java, Life Insurance, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, MongoDB, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Product Design, Product Engineering, Redis, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Team Building, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, eCommerce ## Description At Otter Grow, we are a fast-paced, product-focused engineering team building the future of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) dining. Otter Grow provides the end-to-end platform for direct ordering, merchant storefront configurations, and hyper-targeted customer engagement. As a backend generalist on this team, you will design and scale the services that power our customizable front-end web experiences, facility direct ordering, and advanced merchant tools, ensuring a seamless experience for customers. Core Responsibilities * Architecture, build, and maintain highly scalable backend services in Java to power our direct ordering ecosystem and storefront configuration tools. * Design and optimize robust, flexible APIs * Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and designers to translate merchant and consumer needs into reliable backend logic., * Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030. * Changing the restaurant industry: You'll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. * Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you'll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer's success. What else you need to know This role is based in our Los Angeles office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. 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