Backend Engineer — Scalable Systems & Elasticsearch

Johns Hopkins; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins is seeking a Backend Developer in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on writing clean, scalable code and maintaining high-quality Elasticsearch components. You will bridge platform parts and challenge existing patterns to drive cleaner architectures.

You should bring a proven ability to ship work, a comfort with large-scale workflows, and strong listening and self-direction. The offer emphasizes growth, mentorship, benefits, and MO living flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to ship work, not just plan it.
• Comfort with large-scale workflows and self-directed work style.
• Strong listening skills and collaboration to align with teams.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-tested code that scales with a growing user base.
• Guard Elasticsearch codebase quality through reviews and guidance.
• Bridge Work Ethic and Swift so the platform components talk.
• Question existing patterns and propose cleaner solutions.
• Negotiate React tradeoffs with product when timelines clash.
• Ensure code quality via linting, testing, and static analysis.

Skills

Follow-through

Self-direction

Active listening

Collaboration

Tools

Elasticsearch

React

Job description

Johns Hopkins is seeking a Backend Developer in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on writing clean, scalable code and maintaining high-quality Elasticsearch components. You will bridge platform parts and challenge existing patterns to drive cleaner architectures.

You should bring a proven ability to ship work, a comfort with large-scale workflows, and strong listening and self-direction. The offer emphasizes growth, mentorship, benefits, and MO living flexibility.