Maintain and evolve core backend services and microservices
Write and optimize database stored procedures for performance and correctness
Architect and deliver asynchronous processing pipelines
Contribute to security features including SSO integration, file handling, and role-based access controls
Debug and resolve production incidents with urgency and thoroughness
Participate in code review and set the bar for engineering quality across the team
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and drive adoption of consistent patterns
Experience You'll Bring
5+ years of professional Java development experience in a production SaaS environment
Strong command of relational databases (MySQL preferred) — schema design, query optimization, and stored procedure development
Solid experience with REST API design and implementation at scale
Experience with asynchronous, message-driven systems
Proficiency with AWS services (S3, SES, EC2, or equivalents)
Experience debugging complex distributed, multi-tenant systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Haves
Experience with AI Tools (e.g., Claude Code) a strong plus
Experience with Elasticsearch or similar distributed search systems
Experience with ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar message brokers
Familiarity with enterprise SSO integration (SAML 2.0 or similar)
Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java microservice frameworks
Exposure to audio/video transcoding pipelines
Familiarity with Redis or Memcached for distributed caching
Experience with Hibernate ORM
Experience integrating with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
Contributions to open source projects
Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
Base Salary: $136,000-$155,000
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