Backend Engineer

Trucker Path, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucker Path, Inc. is seeking an experienced backend developer to join our team in the United States. You will own backend platforms, APIs, middleware services, and tooling, collaborating with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly.

You should have 3–4+ years of backend experience, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and a proven track record building REST APIs and data services. Familiarity with SQL, Git, microservices, and AI-assisted automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services.
• Comfortable working in production environments and handling escalations/debugging.
• Understanding of microservices, integrations, and middleware concepts.
• Familiarity with SQL/relational databases.
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity.
• Strong roubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Backend development for internal platforms, APIs, middleware services, and operational tools
• Investigation and resolution of backend escalations and production issues
• Supporting middleware event processing and system integrations
• Contributing to reporting/data-related backend services
• Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Working closely with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly
• Assisting in automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows and productivity
• Helping reduce escalation load so the Ops Dev team can focus on long‑term platform development

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL

Git

Microservices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Description

What You’ll Own

• Backend development for internal platforms, APIs, middleware services, and operational tools
• Investigation and resolution of backend escalations and production issues
• Supporting middleware event processing and system integrations
• Contributing to reporting/data-related backend services
• Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Working closely with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly
• Assisting in automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows and productivity
• Helping reduce escalation load so the Ops Dev team can focus on long‑term platform development

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3–4+ years of backend development experience
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services
• Comfortable working in production environments and handling escalations/debugging
• Understanding of microservices, integrations, and middleware concepts
• Familiarity with SQL/relational databases
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows
• Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity
• Strong roubleshooting and analytical skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to Have

• Experience with developer portals or internal platforms
• Exposure to frontend/backend integration workflows
• Experience with cloud platforms or DevOps practices
• Familiarity with event‑driven systems or message queues
• Experience supporting high‑volume production systems