Requirements

Expected technologies

Apache Kafka

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Java

Spring Boot

Our requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot, including microservices design and development
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading backend engineering teams
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, message-driven architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka), and database technologies (both relational and NoSQL: PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong grasp of software performance engineering, including profiling, monitoring, and optimization techniques
• Proven track record of delivering reliable, performant services in a production environment
• Experience working in Agile environments and promoting modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at multiple levels

Your responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers working primarily with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
• Own the architecture and performance of distributed, microservices-based backend systems, with a focus on high availability, scalability, and latency reduction
• Drive and manage the decomposition of legacy monolithic systems into scalable, loosely coupled microservices
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with business goals
• Guide the team through the entire development lifecycle: from design and implementation to deployment and operations
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, monitoring, and performance tuning
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through technical reviews, retrospectives, and iterative delivery
• Partner with recruitment to hire top backend engineering talent, and actively support the onboarding and development of team members
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture