Senior Backend Engineer – Java/Node.js (Remote)

pureIntegration; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

pureIntegration is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong hands-on Java and Node.js experience to develop backend services and microservices in a cloud-native, containerized setup. You will work on REST APIs, AWS deployments, and CI/CD pipelines across multiple teams for a remote full-time position.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with product managers, and delivering robust backend solutions with scalable architecture while leveraging Kubernetes, Terraform, and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot.
• Experience designing REST APIs and backend microservices.
• Solid grasp of OOP, software design principles, and backend architecture.
• Familiarity with asynchronous, reactive, or functional programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex backend and distributed-system issues.
• Hands-on Node.js backend experience, including async patterns and Express.js.
• Comfortable working across both Java and Node.js codebases.
• Strong AWS experience (or comparable cloud platform).
• Experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes (EKS preferred).
• Familiarity with Terraform/IaC and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).
• Strong grounding in data structures/algorithms, concurrency, distributed systems, and system design.
• JVM and memory management fundamentals.
• Database fundamentals (SQL and NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, and Node.js
• Build and support containerized microservices deployed on AWS, including Kubernetes/EKS environments
• Troubleshoot complex backend and distributed-system issues, performing root-cause analysis and driving fixes through to resolution
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and CI/CD pipelines to support deployment and delivery
• Design and implement integrations with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, technical discussions, and troubleshooting sessions
• Proactively identify and upscale blockers, risks, and dependencies rather than waiting for others to surface them
• Take ownership of production issues, coordinating resolution across internal and partner teams
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and proposed solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills

Java

Spring Framework/Spring Boot

Node.js

REST APIs

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform/IaC

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

OOP & design

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Concourse

Terraform

Kubernetes (EKS)

Job description

pureIntegration is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong hands-on Java and Node.js experience to develop backend services and microservices in a cloud-native, containerized setup. You will work on REST APIs, AWS deployments, and CI/CD pipelines across multiple teams for a remote full-time position.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with product managers, and delivering robust backend solutions with scalable architecture while leveraging Kubernetes, Terraform, and