Staff Backend Java Engineer

TEEMA; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Backend Java Engineer to lead engineering projects and enhance service architecture. This role involves developing scalable applications, instilling best practices in CI/CD, and ensuring security throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, microservices, and cloud platforms. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and diversity, and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment focused on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of server-side software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and coordinate remote teams effectively.
• Ensure scalable service architecture and integration patterns.

Skills

Java

Data Structures and Algorithms

Microservice Architecture

Spring & Spring Boot

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Kafka

Kubernetes

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript Frameworks (React, Angular)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title:Staff Backend Java Engineer
Job ID:79343
Location:Los Angeles, California/ USA – Remote

What you will be doing:

• Develop and Maintain:Lead the work of other small groups of engineers, including offshore associates, for assigned engineering projects by providing pertinent documents, direction, and examples; identifying short- and long-term solutions and timelines; reviewing and approving proposed solutions; implementing new architectural patterns; and performing design and code reviews of changes.

• Architecture & Scalability:Ensure service architecture and integration patterns used in the project can scale over time and support high availability patterns and SLAs.

• Coordinate Resources:Coordinate the work of on-site and remote team members, including close alignment of work focus, review, and testing.

• Instill Best Practices:Learn and instill best practices in the areas of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD), containerization and pipelines, test-driven development, and testing automation; provide technical documentation of code.

What you must have:

• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

• 7+ years of server-side software development experience.

• 7+ years of object-oriented Java programming experience.

• Proficiency with Java, HTML5, CSS, and at least one reasonably popular JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Polymer, Backbone, Ember).

• Experience working with distributed services and in microservice architecture.

• Solid understanding of software security fundamentals and experience building internet-scale applications with security at the forefront; evaluates and improves the security posture throughout the entire SDLC.

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent engineering experience, Master’s preferred.

• 7+ years of experience developing applications using Spring & Spring Boot frameworks.

• Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience with Kafka and Kubernetes.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language; multilingual or bilingual a plus, ideally with one of the six UN official languages.

• Ability to work with a highly diverse workforce.

• Able to work independently (self-motivated) and multi-task under pressure (focused).

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com