Backend Engineer (Java / Spring Boot)

Location: Remote Illinois and Texas preferred, open to other states for the right fitAbout the RoleMindsize partners with enterprise clients to build and support digital products. We’re hiring a Backend Engineer to join a client-embedded team building web applications for one of those clients.You’ll build and ship production Java and Spring Boot services as part of an experienced engineering team, working directly with client stakeholders and contributing from your first sprint.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in Java and Spring BootOwn features end to end, from technical design and estimation through deployment and production supportWrite clean, tested, maintainable code and give thoughtful feedback in code reviewWork with relational databases, caching layers, and third-party integrationsPartner with frontend engineers to define and evolve API contractsTroubleshoot and resolve production issues, and help improve monitoring and reliabilityContribute to

technical design discussions, refinement, and other agile ceremoniesCommunicate progress clearly, flag risks early, and document your workWhat We’re Looking ForRequired35 years of professional backend development experience with JavaExperience building and operating production REST APIs or services with Spring BootStrong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar), including JPA/HibernateWrites unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito, or similar) as part of everyday developmentExperience with Docker and CI/CD pipelinesComfort debugging production issues using logs, metrics, and tracingComfort with Git and a branch/PR/review workflowAuthorized to work in the US and based in the USStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the self-direction to work effectively on a remote, client-facing teamNice to HaveGraphQLKubernetes and cloud experience, especially GCPCaching and search technologies (Redis, Elasticsearch, or similar)Messaging and event-driven systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar)Observability and monitoring tools (Datadog or similar)Exposure to frontend work (React, Next.js, or similar)Experience with e-commerce, digital retail, or consumer-facing productsWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee coverage paid by Mindsize401(k) with company matchFully remote, with core hours of 95 Central and flexibility to step away when neededWork on production systems for enterprise clients alongside an experienced engineering teamMacBook Pro 14” providedMindsize is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.