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# Senior Backend Software Engineer | Achievements & Gamification

- **Company:** WellHub Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Engineering, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Message Broker, MySQL, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), SQL Databases, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa0b96826660e4c2

## About the Role

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent practical experience;

 * A true team player who loves working towards both team and individual goals with at least 5 years of experience in backend development;
 * Experience designing, developing and maintaining complex modern web applications;
 * Experience with at least two different programming languages such as Go, Scala, Kotlin, or Java;
 * Experience with SQL/NoSQL technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls;
 * Demonstrated AI Fluency and an Agentic Engineering mindset, with the strategic judgment to integrate AI tools into your daily routine to maximize productivity, ensure high-quality delivery, and maintain full accountability for all shipped work;
 * Experience dealing with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS, etc., and an in-depth understanding of their use cases and pitfalls;
 * Experienced in implementing prototypes and concepts such as MVP, A/B testing, and feature toggles for rolling-out features to production;
 * Experience with monitoring, observability, and KPI tracking;
 * Experience with Cloud-based architectures in AWS;
 * Strong communication skills, including verbal and written English and Portuguese.

We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in backend development and microservices architecture are mandatory requirements.

## Description

* Driven to deliver timely, high-quality work. Perform insightful pull-request reviews and build reusable code for future use


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