Senior Backend Lead - Java/Python, Kafka, AWS, AI (Pasadena)

Saicon; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking a senior backend engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable backend systems in a hybrid model with Pasadena office days. You will lead technologists in crafting RESTful services using Java 17/21 and Python with Spring Boot, and design high-throughput data pipelines with Apache Kafka.

Expertise in AWS services, SQL/NoSQL databases, and a strong emphasis on testing and quality will be crucial. Collaboration across teams and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional backend-focused design/development experience.
• Experience in scalable backend systems and data pipelines.
• Proficient in Java 17/21 and Python, with Spring Boot REST APIs.
• Experience with Kafka, AWS, and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Strong communication and teamwork; ability to work in Pasadena office 3 days per week.

Skills

Backend design & development

Scalable backend systems

Java 17/21, Python

Spring Boot REST APIs

Apache Kafka data pipelines

AWS infrastructure

SQL & NoSQL databases

AI tools usage

Software engineering lifecycle

Unit & integration testing

Strong communication

Pasadena office presence

Job description

Saicon is seeking a senior backend engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable backend systems in a hybrid model with Pasadena office days. You will lead technologists in crafting RESTful services using Java 17/21 and Python with Spring Boot, and design high-throughput data pipelines with Apache Kafka.

Expertise in AWS services, SQL/NoSQL databases, and a strong emphasis on testing and quality will be crucial. Collaboration across teams and strong communication are essential for success.