Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin)

RateHawk; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training benefits

English courses

Travel discounts

MyTime Day Off

Job summary

RateHawk is seeking a Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) to join our team. You will contribute to the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment, and work on a Big Data platform with distributed systems.

You will use Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, participate in architecture discussions, and have opportunities for mentoring, remote work, and training.

Qualifications

• Must-have: Java and/or Kotlin, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL.
• Nice-to-have: Rust and/or Python, Apache Spark, S3-compatible storage, distributed Big Data tech.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in the full development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design decisions and architecture.
• Take ownership of tasks with a proactive mindset and collaborate with the Tech Lead.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

Job description

We are looking for a Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin).

What We Offer: the opportunity to influence technical and architectural decisions; involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment; hands‑on experience with Big Data technologies and distributed systems; technical mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

About the Project

We develop a Big Data platform and tools focused on:

• Data Ingestion — collecting and delivering data from business systems to an analytical data warehouse..
• Data Maintenance — maintaining and optimizing data storage..
• Analytics Integration — integrating various analytics services and tools into the data platform.

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, Python, Rust, Spring Boot.
• Data Streaming & CDC: Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Debezium.
• Data Processing & Storage: Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Trino, Ozone S3.
• Database: PostgreSQL.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes.

Technical Requirements

Must-have

• Java and/or Kotlin
• Spring Boot
• Apache Kafka
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL)

Nice-to-have

• Rust and/or Python
• Apache Spark
• S3-compatible object storage
• Experience with distributed systems and Big Data technologies

What We Expect

• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Interest in contributing to technical discussions, design decisions, and architecture.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, receive feedback, and grow with guidance from the Tech Lead.
• Flexible schedules and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Ambitious and supportive team who love what they do, appreciate each other, and grow together.
• Internal programs for adaptation and training, development of soft skills, and leadership abilities.
• Partial compensation for participating in external training and conferences.
• Corporate English school: Group and individual lessons, speaking clubs with colleagues from all over the world.
• Corporate prices on hotels and travel services.
• MyTime Day Off - an extra non-working day without loss of compensation.

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