Backend engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Event-Driven Systems (Kotlin / GCP / Terraform)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a global retail technology team transforming large-scale warehouse and store systems from legacy monoliths into modern, event-driven, cloud-native architectures.

You’ll work on products that power operations across 420+ stores and distribution centers worldwide, helping 170,000 co-workers process over 7 million customer returns every year. This is a chance to build high-quality, scalable software that directly impacts operational efficiency and customer experience globally.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Kotlin/Java (Spring Boot/Cloud).
• Build new features, integrations, and event-driven workflows in GCP environments.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure as code, ensuring reproducible and automated deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Participate in all stages of product development – from ideation and design to deployment and support.
• Apply best practices (SOLID, DRY) and support teammates through knowledge sharing and reviews.
• Continuously explore modern technologies to drive innovation and development productivity.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Kotlin/Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architectures.
• Solid understanding of event-driven systems and cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Terraform and DevOps automation practices.
• Experience working in agile, DevOps-oriented environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, collaboration mindset, and a passion for clean, maintainable code.

Top Must-Haves

• Kotlin (Spring Boot)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Kubernetes
• Terraform

If you’re passionate about scalable cloud systems, event-driven architecture, and delivering impact at a global scale, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply with your CV and availability details today!