Backend Engineer (Java/Node) — Microservices & Cloud

Zoom Information, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

ZoomInfo is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js. You will build scalable services, leverage Kafka for event streaming, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features for the platform.

The role emphasizes RESTful API development, cloud competency (AWS/GCP), and ongoing code improvements with a focus on performance and maintainability. Hybrid or on-site flexibility may apply as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Masters in Computer Science with 2+ years backend experience, or 4+ years with a BS in CS.
• Experience with SQL Server and/or MongoDB; design schemas and secure data.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web APIs.
• Experience using Jira for sprint planning.
• Proficient with VS Code for development.
• Familiarity with SOLID, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Experience with AWS and GCP cloud technologies.
• Docker/Kubernetes/ECS for virtualization/orchestration.
• Experience building microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with Java and Node.js.
• Build scalable systems using event streaming (Kafka).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features.
• Refactor and improve code for performance and maintainability.
• Develop and implement RESTful APIs following best practices.
• Work with cloud technologies and modern deployment practices.
• Solve complex problems with a team of engineers.
• Grow skills and push technology to new levels.

Skills

Java

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

AWS

GCP

Jira

VS Code

SOLID

Unit testing

Open source

Education

Master's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

AWS

GCP

SQL Server

MongoDB

VS Code

Jira

Job description

ZoomInfo is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js. You will build scalable services, leverage Kafka for event streaming, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features for the platform.

The role emphasizes RESTful API development, cloud competency (AWS/GCP), and ongoing code improvements with a focus on performance and maintainability. Hybrid or on-site flexibility may apply as part of the team.