Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Following the acquisition of Tooploox, a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.

We are looking for Java+Scala Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team.

What You’ll Do

Backend Engineering (Hands-On)

Develop and maintain microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot, and support existing Scala/Akka services.
Build features end-to-end: requirements clarification, design, implementation, testing, release, and production support.
Work with event-driven architecture using Kafka for streaming and messaging.
Manage data persistence and system reliability using AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and DynamoDB.
Ensure application health, resilience, and performance using Datadog and monitoring/alerting best practices.
Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD pipelines and automation to ensure smooth deployments.
Perform code reviews, participate in technical discussions, and uphold engineering standards.

Microservices Architecture & Cloud Operations

Design scalable services following best practices of distributed systems.
Work with Docker/Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
Support production environments, investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and drive service reliability improvements.

What You Bring

5–7+ years of backend development experience.
Strong proficiency with Java 17, Spring Boot ecosystem, Hibernate/JPA.
Solid experience with relational databases: schema design, query optimization, performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with Kafka in production environments.
Proven experience with AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, etc.).
Good understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and DevOps workflows.
High level of independence, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
English level: B2+ — capable of active participation in technical discussions.

Nice to have

Practical experience with Scala/Akka in distributed systems.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud networking.
Familiarity with observability: metrics, logs, tracing strategy.

When you join Solvd, you'll…

Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.
Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.
Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.

Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

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