Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend Developer)

Contract

New York City, NY - Remote

Mandate Skills – Core Backend Java Developer, DevOps, Micro services, Docker and Kubernetes, Spring

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to become one of the core contributors that helps power the backend services for the client Were a team that values software that exemplifies simplicity of design maintainability extensibility and foundational robustness.
• The right candidate is able to work in a fastpaced environment and has a strong grasp of cutting edge languages and technologies.
• As a senior team member youll drive the development of major features define the technical vision for your work and mentor engineers by sharing your expertise to elevate the entire team.
• You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend content API to deliver features
• In This Role Youll Design build and support high performance scalable and innovative backend systemsservices
• Develop backend APIs implement system instrumentation and provide documentation
• Work closely with other engineers and product management teams to meet fixed deadlines
• Work in all phases of a rapid product development lifecycle
• Ensure consistent adherence to engineering standards across the team
• Develop technical domain expertise and apply to solve product challenges Ensure code quality and maintainability with evolving architecture and tech stack
• Mentor and develop junior engineers on Personalization API team

Basic Qualifications

• You Bring 5 years of professional software development expertise Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field preferred
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals data structures and algorithms
• Experience with common backend technologies such as Java GraphQL REST APIs and microservice architectures
• Experience with architecture and delivery of high volume cached fault tolerant multithreaded scalable systems
• Solid Java LinuxPython ability Experience with Spring Framework
• Experience with Distributed Systems both in system design and data storage
• Working knowledge of Docker Kubernetes cloud environments Google Cloud Platform AWS etc
• Handson experience with AIassisted coding tools eg GitHub Copilot Cursor or equivalent to support software development debugging and code optimization
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail