Remote Senior Java Backend Engineer with Equity

CyberCoders; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust server-side logic and ensure system reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes Java expertise, AWS familiarity, and the ability to mentor peers. This is a remote, full-time position offering base compensation of $150k–$170k per year plus equity, with a strong growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong backend development skills in Java.
• Experience with startup environments.
• Proficiency with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of applications by optimizing backend processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in backend development.
• Implement and develop microservices architecture to improve system modularity.
• Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for scalable deployment and management.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain code quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bottlenecks.

Skills

5+ years software development

Backend development in Java

Startup experience

AWS

Tools

AWS

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust server-side logic and ensure system reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes Java expertise, AWS familiarity, and the ability to mentor peers. This is a remote, full-time position offering base compensation of $150k–$170k per year plus equity, with a strong growth trajectory.