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# Sr. Backend Developer

- **Company:** Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Grafana, Spring-boot, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Microservices
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13639795

## About the Role

+ 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

## Description

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


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