Senior Java Backend Engineer | Hybrid, AWS, Kafka

Highbrow LLC; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to design and deliver scalable services. You will work hybrid, collaborating with cross-functional teams on Java, Spring Boot REST/microservices, and cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities include implementing robust backend solutions, leveraging AWS services, and ensuring quality and security. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, strong SQL skills, and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience with BS, or 3+ years with MS
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience across full software development life-cycle including design
• Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and scripting languages
• Strong development skills with databases and SQL
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiar with AWS services (S3, ECS, EKS, MSK, VPC, RDS)
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Hive, Spark, Presto, MapReduce, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of Kafka
• Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, debugs, modifies, tests software programs using Java and scripting languages
• Hands-on Java development, Spring Boot REST/Microservices, AWS
• Document software development and tests per procedures and standards
• Track software development effort in the approved management tool
• Analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Verify requirements, software and systems via engineering practices
• Investigate designs and operating systems and practices
• Improve processes by cross-functional collaboration
• Direct support personnel and project activities
• Represent organization on contracts; handle sensitive situations responsibly
• Mentor less experienced staff

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

Agile/Scrum

AWS

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Hive

Spark

Presto

MapReduce

Job description

Highbrow LLC in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to design and deliver scalable services. You will work hybrid, collaborating with cross-functional teams on Java, Spring Boot REST/microservices, and cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities include implementing robust backend solutions, leveraging AWS services, and ensuring quality and security. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, strong SQL skills, and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.