Software Engineer III

Talanto; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a highly skilled Mid-level full-stack engineer for the DAAS team in Waltham, MA. You’ll design, build, and maintain backend systems in Java and Node.js (NestJS) while leveraging Kafka for streaming and RESTful APIs.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver features and improve performance. The role requires 2+ years in backend engineering with Java/Node.js or 4+ years with a CS degree, plus experience with SQL Server or MongoDB.

Qualifications

• Masters in Computer Science or Bachelor's with strong backend experience.
• 2+ years backend experience with Java and Node.js or 4+ years with a CS degree.
• Experience with SQL Server and/or MongoDB and data security considerations.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs and services.
• Familiarity with SOLID, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js (NestJS).
• Build scalable systems with Kafka for event streaming.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new platform features.
• Refactor code to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop RESTful APIs following best practices and patterns.
• Work with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Tackle challenging problems with a collaborative team of engineers.

Skills

Java

Node.js

NestJS

RESTful APIs

SOLID principles

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

SQL Server

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

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We are looking for a highly skilled Mid level full-stack engineer to join the DAAS team located in Waltham Massachusetts. The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer having knowledge of complex system design with excellent problem solving skills. DAAS is a nascent initiative and you’ll have the opportunity to affect its direction. You’ll take the lead in bringing in new ideas, testing and validating them quickly and independently, and incorporating them while socializing them with the team.

What You'll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js frameworks like NestJS.
• Build scalable systems using event streaming technologies like Kafka
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement new features and functionalities for the platform.
• Refactor and improve existing codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and implement RESTful APIs adhering to best practices and design patterns.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Solving interesting and challenging problems alongside a great team of engineers.
• Developing new skills as you push your knowledge, and our technology, to new levels.

What you bring:

• Masters in Computer Science and 2+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer with a focus on Java and Node.js or 4+ years of experience and Bachelors in Computer Science.
• Experience with SQL Server and/or MongoDB - writing efficient queries, designing schemas, and ensuring data security.
• Familiarity with designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web APIs.
• Familiarity with software development best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
• Passion for developing software and continuous improvement.
• Strong desire to seek pragmatic, innovative solutions to complex business and technical problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams including customer support, product, and engineering.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems for real-time data processing
• Demonstrable contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS and GCP, including deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications.
• Virtualization and orchestration of applications (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS).
• Experience building microservices architectures.

Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.

In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about benefits here.

Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply.$112,000—$176,000 USD

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