Software Engineer (Backend / Platform)

Job Title: Software Engineer (Backend / Platform)

Location: Phoenix

Experience: 3–6 years (adjust as needed)

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend / Platform Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale reliable, high-performance systems. You will work on modern backend services, contribute to API design, and help maintain production-grade infrastructure using contemporary tools and best practices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building clean, scalable systems, working across languages, and taking ownership from development through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance backend services using Java 21 and the Vert.x framework

• Build and maintain Python-based services and utilities where appropriate

• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code

• Develop and execute unit tests using JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability

• Collaborate using Git/GitHub with strong version control and code review practices

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions

• Containerize applications using Docker and support deployment workflows

• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, designing efficient schemas and queries

• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain production systems

• Collaborate closely with product, data, and infrastructure teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (Java 21 preferred)

• Hands-on experience with Vert.x or similar reactive frameworks

• Proficiency in Python for backend development or automation

• Solid understanding of Git/GitHub workflows

• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions

• Strong testing mindset with hands-on experience using JUnit

• Experience containerizing applications using Docker

• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

• Understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture principles

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architectures

• Exposure to performance tuning and observability tools

• Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments