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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer (all genders) - **Company:** Journi, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $63,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MariaDB, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Redis, SQL Databases, Datadog, Backend, Gitlab, Kotlin, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Docker - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/journi-backend-engineer-all-genders-oyax6iul8a ## About the Role We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Backend Engineer (mid level) who loves creating outstanding products and enjoys collaborating with a diverse, motivated team!, * 2+ years of development experience developing Backend applications (links to projects or GitHub are welcome!) * Strong knowledge in any JVM based language such as Scala, Kotlin OR Java (if you do not have experience with Scala: You are willing and interested in learning Scala) * Experience developing and designing REST APIs * You know how to write automated unit tests with their respective mocks * Experience working with any SQL database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB) and any NoSQL database (Redis, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB) * You have strong communication and collaboration skills * You are constantly learning, asking for feedback, and self-motivated * You have passion for solving problems * You are permitted to work in the EU/Austria (OR have a degree in Computer Science which is required to apply for an Austrian work permit) * You are able to relocate to / based in Vienna - the world's most liveable city! Nice-to-haves * Experience in prioritising workloads * Experience with the following technologies: PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, AWS (S3, SQS, ECS, ECR, SES, RDS, CloudWatch, ElasticCache, CloudFront), GitLab, Datadog * Experience working with statistical methods or machine learning algorithms * Experience with migrations from monolith to microservice infrastructure * Experience working with cross-functional teams * CI/CD experience ## Description * Develop the core of the number 1 printing app in the world, written in Scala, which enables our customers to create personalized print products with minimal effort * Collaborate with frontend colleagues, product designer and managers to help improve our products by designing and developing new features and REST APIs * Proactively identify and communicate improvements in your own and your teams work * Give and receive feedback, criticize constructively and foster an environment for constant improvement * Share your expertise as a Backend Engineer with the Journi Team, * Coding Challenge and System Design Knowledge Interview with the Backend Team (30 min to 1 h) * Technical interview with the Backend Team (1 h) * Final interview with the Leadership team (1 h) ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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