Sr. Backend Developer

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical rental systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise on backend development, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, drive architecture decisions, and deliver highly scalable, resilient systems.

You will partner with product, design, and engineering teams to build modern, customer-centric rental experiences and robust backend platforms.

What you will do:

• Design and develop end-to-end features

• Own critical components of rental systems such as reservations, pricing, fleet, and checkout flows

• Build scalable microservices and responsive user interfaces

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Lead architectural discussions and influence system design decisions

• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

• Ensure high standards of performance, security, scalability, and maintainability

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience

• Proven experience building and scaling production-grade systems

• Experience in domain-heavy systems (e.g., rental, travel, e-commerce, logistics) preferred

• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or similar

• Strong experience designing APIs and microservices

• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems

• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and observability tools

• Test-driven development and automation mindset

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to own features end-to-end

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Product mindset with focus on customer experience

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices

• Experience working within a cloud environment ex: (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)

• Experience with caching, messaging systems (Kafka, SQS), and event-driven architecture.

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Stating salary range is $120,000- $140,000 commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Get:

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental??

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance