Staff Backend Engineer — Hybrid, Java/Spring Boot, AI-Driven SaaS

Gong; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gong is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to design and lead the development of scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, cloud-based solutions.

This role demands extensive backend experience, leadership, and a passion for emerging technologies. The position supports a flexible hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend software development experience with Java/Spring Boot.
• 4+ years as staff/principal engineer leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Extensive experience building large-scale, cloud-based web applications.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about new technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across stakeholders, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, guiding best practices and architecture decisions.
• Drive architectural vision and strategy for complex systems ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, APIs, and methodologies including AI/ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, GTM, and R&D teams and external stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions.
• Contribute to multiple products and teams, switching between different technical stacks as needed.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend development

Leadership

Mentoring

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Gong is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to design and lead the development of scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, cloud-based solutions.

This role demands extensive backend experience, leadership, and a passion for emerging technologies. The position supports a flexible hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office and remote collaboration.