We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures. In this role, you will shape the backend architecture of our enterprise merchandising and pricing platforms, designing resilient systems and optimizing the services that power pricing calculations, catalog data distribution, promotional workflows, and revenue management operations.
You’ll partner closely with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver backend systems that are highly reliable, secure, and maintainable at enterprise scale. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution — someone who can drive backend design decisions, optimize critical data pipelines, and mentor junior engineers while delivering immediate solutions to complex technical problems.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead backend architecture and system design decisions for pricing, promotions, item management, and revenue management services.
- Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot for enterprise-scale throughput and reliability.
- Develop event-driven integrations using messaging and streaming systems (Kafka, Solace, Azure Event Hub) for pricing and catalog data distribution.
- Optimize database performance across SQL and NoSQL data stores, including schema design, query tuning, and indexing strategies.
- Implement caching strategies and distributed system patterns (Redis, CDN, circuit breakers) to maximize system performance.
- Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with enterprise standards across all backend services.
- Mentor junior and mid-level backend engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and engineering best practices.
- Drive automated testing strategy and CI/CD pipeline improvements to reduce release risk and accelerate delivery.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps, aligning backend engineering priorities with business objectives.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and lead optimization efforts across services, APIs, and data pipelines.
- Stay current with emerging backend technologies and evaluate their applicability to the platform.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI code assistants, AI-driven testing) to accelerate development velocity, improve code quality, and act as a force multiplier across the team.
Requirements
Years of Experience
- 6+ years of professional backend development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
- 2+ years of experience designing and operating distributed systems in a production enterprise environment.
Basic Qualifications
- Proven expertise building scalable, distributed backend services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot — required.
- Strong knowledge of database design and performance optimization across SQL and NoSQL data stores.
- Hands-on experience with RESTful API design, service contracts, and API versioning strategies.
- Experience with messaging and streaming systems (Kafka, Solace, or Azure Event Hub) for event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and Git-based version control workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to work in Agile teams, lead technical discussions, and deliver high-quality software on time.
- AI-native SDLC mindset — demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI code assistants) as a force multiplier in everyday engineering work — required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with React, Angular, or modern frontend frameworks to enable effective full-stack collaboration.
- Experience with Micro Frontends or API gateway patterns in distributed architectures.
- Prior experience in retail, eCommerce, pricing, promotions, or merchandising domain.
- Familiarity with product information management (PIM) or master data management (MDM) platforms such as Stibo STEP.
- Experience in test-driven development and continuous integration practices.
- Has the ability to break down complex problems and estimate time for development tasks.
- Understands the technology landscape; stays current on backend and distributed systems trends and brings new ideas to the team.