Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Insight Global; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Tucson, AZ to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices. You will work with a modern Java stack and cloud-based services to deliver high-volume digital experiences.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in architecture and code reviews, and drive DevOps and CI/CD improvements across the team. Strong communication and collaboration across product, UX, and frontend teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building enterprise or web-based applications.
• Strong backend development with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Proven ability to design, build, and scale microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS preferred).
• Experience with system integrations across platforms.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging tools like Kafka or SQS.
• CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins).
• Experience in Agile environments across the full SDLC and focus on reliability.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architecture and code reviews.
• Help elevate engineering standards with CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Develop scalable backend systems and enterprise integrations in a cloud environment.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and frontend teams to ensure high performance and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Event-driven

Agile SDLC

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

Day to day, this role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining backend applications and enterprise systems that support a high-volume digital environment. The engineer will develop scalable microservices and APIs using a modern Java and cloud-based tech stack, while also driving integrations across multiple platforms. They will work closely with product, UX, and frontend teams to ensure seamless, high-performing user experiences, while proactively identifying performance issues, troubleshooting, and improving system reliability. In addition to hands-on development, this person will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, participating in architecture and code reviews, and helping elevate engineering standards through best practices in CI/CD, automation, and DevOps. This role also requires a forward-looking mindset - staying current on emerging technologies, including AI tools, and contributing to initiatives that improve overall development efficiency, platform performance, and long-term technical strategy.

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Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing enterprise or web-based applications
• Strong backend development experience with Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
• Proven experience building and scaling microservices and RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
• Experience with system integrations across multiple platforms
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture / messaging tools (e.g., Kafka, SQS)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
• Experience working in Agile environments across the full SDLC
• Strong understanding of application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
• Experience with large-scale platform modernization or high-traffic applications