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# [Remote] Backend Engineer | Build Scalable Systems for Millions of Users

- **Company:** The Specialized
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, DevOps, Java Persistence API, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Backend, Kotlin, Build Management, Graphql, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/phpwlfvy9p

## About the Role

* 3-5+ years of backend engineering experience
 * Proficiency in Java Go, Python or Kotlin (Any is fine)
 * Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
 * Strong fundamentals and an agile, collaborative mindset
 * Bonus: experience with microservices, Spring/JPA, gRPC/GraphQL, DDD, or DevOps practices
 * Intermediate Japanese (N3+)

## Description

* Design and build backend systems using Java, Go, Python or Kotlin
 * Own features end-to-end: architecture, development, testing, deployment
 * Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and platform improvements
 * Contribute to tech evaluations, architecture reviews, and long-term planning


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