Senior Software Engineer: Java Backend (Remote/Hybrid)

SkyCell AG; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyCell AG is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build reliable, high‑performing services across the stack, with strong backend Java and a solid frontend awareness. You’ll design and evolve Java-based backend applications (Quarkus, JPA/Hibernate, SQL), ensure production observability, participate in architecture reviews, and mentor teammates.

This role offers remote work with a hybrid option for those within a commutable distance to Hyderabad, India, and a culture focused on learning,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java backend development with a modern framework (Quarkus preferred).
• Strong SQL, JPA/Hibernate, and RESTful API design.
• Solid English communication; ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server-side code per standards.
• Optimize performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Build services using Java (Quarkus), JPA/Hibernate, and SQL.
• Ensure production observability with logging, metrics, tracing, and robust error handling.
• Participate in architecture reviews and code reviews; mentor teammates.
• Contribute to CI/CD and automated testing; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Java backend

RESTful APIs

Frontend knowledge

TypeScript/JavaScript

English communication

Tools

Quarkus

SQL

JPA/Hibernate

Job description

SkyCell AG is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build reliable, high‑performing services across the stack, with strong backend Java and a solid frontend awareness. You’ll design and evolve Java-based backend applications (Quarkus, JPA/Hibernate, SQL), ensure production observability, participate in architecture reviews, and mentor teammates.

This role offers remote work with a hybrid option for those within a commutable distance to Hyderabad, India, and a culture focused on learning,