Cloud Backend Engineer (Java/Scala) – Hybrid

Dotmatics; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Dotmatics, a science-driven software company, seeks a Backend Software Engineer to join our Geneious team in central Auckland. You will expand our cloud platform using Java/Scala, with a strong focus on AWS and cloud-native architectures.

The role blends backend development with containerization, deployment to EKS, and production operations. We expect 4+ years in cloud and backend engineering, plus a degree in CS or related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cloud and backend engineering.
• A Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of biology is not required; you will work with scientists to learn as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Geneious cloud products across components, mainly in Scala with some Java.
• Deploy to production in Docker containers on EKS and practice DevSecOps.
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers to refine requirements and designs.
• Contribute to testing, documentation and support as part of a cross-functional team.

Skills

Java

Scala

AWS

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Dotmatics, a science-driven software company, seeks a Backend Software Engineer to join our Geneious team in central Auckland. You will expand our cloud platform using Java/Scala, with a strong focus on AWS and cloud-native architectures.

The role blends backend development with containerization, deployment to EKS, and production operations. We expect 4+ years in cloud and backend engineering, plus a degree in CS or related field.