Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend / Platform Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale reliable, high-performance systems. You will work on modern backend services, contribute to API design, and help maintain production-grade infrastructure using contemporary tools and best practices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building clean, scalable systems, working across languages, and taking ownership from development through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance backend services using Java 21 and the Vert.x framework

Build and maintain Python-based services and utilities where appropriate

Write clean, testable, and well-documented code

Develop and execute unit tests using JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability

Collaborate using Git/GitHub with strong version control and code review practices

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions

Containerize applications using Docker and support deployment workflows

Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, designing efficient schemas and queries

Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain production systems

Collaborate closely with product, data, and infrastructure teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience with Java (Java 21 preferred)

Hands-on experience with Vert.x or similar reactive frameworks

Proficiency in Python for backend development or automation

Solid understanding of Git/GitHub workflows

Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions

Strong testing mindset with hands-on experience using JUnit

Experience containerizing applications using Docker

Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture principles

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architectures

Exposure to performance tuning and observability tools

Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments