Backend Developer Senior - Java

Muttdata; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture–work from anywher

English lessons

Wellhub or sports club stipend

AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databr

Food credits via Pedidos Ya

Birthday off + extra vacation = Mutt W

Referral bonuses

Annual Mutters’ Trip

Monthly childcare reimbursement

Job summary

Mutt Data is a remote-first startup delivering AI-driven data engineering and ML-powered solutions. We design scalable backend services in Java, focusing on robust microservices and hexagonal architectures, while embracing AI-assisted development tools to stay ahead in innovation.

Join a collaborative team that values ownership, open communication, and a bias for action. This Senior Backend Developer role offers remote work with global impact and growth opportunities in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Extensive Java backend development experience.
• Investigate and implement microservices architectures.
• Apply hexagonal or layered architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and define technical standards.
• Build and evolve microservices-based architectures.
• Apply hexagonal architecture principles with clear separation of concerns.
• Design reusable, well-abstracted components.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and promote best practices.
• Collaborate within an AI-driven development team.

Skills

Java backend

Microservices

Hexagonal architecture

Modular design

AI tooling

Code reviews

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Join Our Data Products and Machine Learning Development Remote Startup!

Mutt Data is a dynamic startup committed to crafting innovative systems using cutting-edge Big Data and Machine Learning technologies.

We’re looking for a Backend Developer Senior to join our team and help design and build robust, scalable backend services as part of an AI-driven solutions initiative for one of the largest e-commerce and fintech platforms in Latin America. If you consider yourself a data nerd like us, we’d love to connect!

Curious about what we’re up to? Check out our case studies and dive into our blog post to learn more about our culture and the exciting projects we’re working on!

What We Do

• Leveraging our expertise, we build modern Machine Learning systems for demand planning and budget forecasting.
• Developing scalable data infrastructures, we enhance high-level decision-making, tailored to each client.
• Offering comprehensive Data Engineering and custom AI solutions, we optimize cloud-based systems.
• Using Generative AI, we help e-commerce platforms and retailers create higher-quality ads, faster.
• Building deep learning models, we enhance visual recognition and automation for various industries, improving product categorization, quality control, and information retrieval.
• Developing recommendation models, we personalize user experiences in e-commerce, streaming, and digital platforms, driving engagement and conversions.

Our Partnerships

• Amazon Web Services
• Astronomer
• Databricks

Our Values

• We are Data Nerds
• We are Open Team Players
• We Take Ownership
• We Have a Positive Mindset

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help define technical standards.
• Build and evolve microservices-based architectures.
• Apply hexagonal architecture principles (or equivalent approaches with clear separation of concerns).
• Design reusable, well-abstracted components.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, promoting high-quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate within a team focused on AI-driven solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience developing services in Java.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Practical experience applying hexagonal architecture (or similar layered architecture patterns).
• Ability to design modular systems with proper abstraction and code reuse.
• Willingness to work in an AI-oriented team environment.
• Experience working with AI-assisted development (active use of tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools as part of your daily workflow).
• Open mindset toward integrating AI tools into the development lifecycle.
• Comfortable adapting to new AI-driven workflows and development dynamics.

Nice to have

• Knowledje of or hands-on experiencie with AI agents.

Perks

• Remote-first cultur e – work from anywhere!
• In-Company English Lessons.
• Wellhub or sports club stipend to stay active
• AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databricks certifications fully covered
• Food credits via Pedidos Ya – because great work deserves great food.
• Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week! )
• Referral bonuses – help us grow the team & get rewarded!
• Annual Mutters’ Trip – an unforgettable getaway with the team!
• Monthly Childcare Reimbursement – Because supporting families matters too