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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** PTR Global
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, Gradle, Java Database Connectivity, Spring Framework, JSON, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MongoDB, NoSQL, Data Streaming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Multithreading, System Availability, Spring-boot, Caching, Low Latency, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Restful APIs, Spring Batch, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/62aadc16-c4b0-4092-9b6c-e3addf99f276/backend-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 8 plus years of software development experience; bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
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 * Strong hands-on backend engineering experience with Java and its frameworks.
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 * Extensive hands-on experience building distributed applications and operating scalable, low-latency services across complex enterprise environments.
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 * Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, service contracts, integration patterns, and API lifecycle practices.
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 * Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, JUnit, JDBC, Gradle/Maven, Jenkins, and modern CI/CD practices.
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 * Experience with Kafka or similar streaming/event-driven technologies; Kafka Streams experience is highly desirable.
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 * Practical knowledge of distributed systems, caching, high availability techniques, multi-threading, and performance analysis.
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 * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and similar data platforms.
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 * Commitment to continuous integration, automated/repeatable testing, secure coding practices, and collaborative engineering environments.
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 * Ability to think abstractly, work through ambiguous problems, and enable business capabilities through pragmatic technical decisions.
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 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across engineering, product, architecture, and operations.
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 * Experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing engineers while remaining hands-on with design and development.
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