Backend Engineer

ASK Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to build and scale a modern, AI-driven platform. This fully remote role focuses on high-performance systems using Java and Spring Boot. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining backend services, optimizing performance, and collaborating with a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with microservices, AWS, and a solid understanding of system design and performance. Join us to solve complex engineering challenges and build systems that are used at scale.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with AWS and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Build and manage microservices-based architectures.
• Optimize application performance and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Distributed systems

AWS

Kubernetes

Kafka

Microsoft SQL Server

Problem-solving

Agile environments

Job description

We’re looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer to help build and scale a modern, AI-driven platform. You’ll work on high-performance, distributed systems using Java and Spring Boot, powering mission-critical workflows at scale. This is a fully remote role based in India, where you’ll collaborate with a globally distributed team to design, build, and optimize backend services that are reliable, scalable, and elegant. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, working with modern architectures, and building systems that actually get used in production at scale, this role is for you.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and manage microservices-based architectures deployed on AWS and Kubernetes
• Work with distributed systems, messaging queues, and event-driven architectures (Kafka)
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability across services
• Collaborate with frontend engineers (React) and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a fast‑paced environment
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision‑making

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot (must-have)
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with AWS and containerized deployments (Kubernetes preferred)
• Working knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka
• Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think through complex system design
• Good understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work remotely with global teams