Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Smart Host is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer with a strong command of Java to join our remote team. This role involves developing and maintaining the backend of our web application, focusing on complex business logic and ensuring scalability for our growing user base.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust web application backends with intricate business logic.
• Take ownership of code quality and the cloud infrastructure it operates on.
• Ensure application scalability to accommodate a rapidly expanding user base.
• Collaborate closely with Front-end Engineers to provide essential APIs.
• Proactively address and resolve emergent complexity within the codebase by re-evaluating fundamental designs.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Java, with knowledge up to version 16.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Gradle, Spring, JPA, Skaffold, Helm, Terraform, Apache Kafka, Go, and scripting languages (Shell, Python).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and distributed computing principles.
• DevOps experience in cloud environments is a significant advantage.
• A strong commitment to code quality and a proactive approach to refactoring.
• A dedication to thoroughly investigating and resolving issues at their root cause.
• A continuous drive to expand and share professional knowledge within the team.