Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Spring)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Professional growth

Modern tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and the Spring framework, building robust APIs and data access layers.

You will collaborate with product managers, QA, and frontend engineers, mentor junior developers, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. This role rewards high performance, remote-friendly culture, and opportunities to work with modern cloud-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring (Boot/ MVC/ Data).
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Relational databases and SQL experience.
• Microservices architecture knowledge.
• Cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Testing with JUnit/Mockito.
• Version control with Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data access layers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend, PMs, and QA engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to architecture decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

SQL

Microservices

Cloud platforms

JUnit/Mockito

Git

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the Role Our client, a cutting-edge software solutions provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework to join their fully remote team. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust backend systems that power innovative applications. You will work on complex challenges, collaborating with a talented, distributed team of engineers to deliver high-quality software. This position is ideal for a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building performant and reliable backend services. Join us and make a significant impact on our product's success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs.
• Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and implement efficient data access layers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and extensive experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering great flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Access to modern development tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.