Remote Senior Back-end Software Engineer

Description:

• The position is for a Senior Back-end Software Engineer, located remotely, preferably in the Greater Boston area or within the eastern time zone.
• The role requires an experienced backend programmer with 6 to 12 years of experience, focusing on Java, Postgres, Firebase RTDB, and Snowflake as core technologies.
• The engineer will implement product functions and business logic that Firebase’s document database cannot handle, such as complex queries and aggregation.
• The backend system communicates with the frontend and Firebase through an asynchronous message bus and is designed to be highly multi-threaded.
• Linux experience is essential, and familiarity with cluster orchestration and Docker containers is a significant advantage.
• The engineer will work closely with the Chief Software Architect in a small team and utilize Agile tools and techniques to deliver code frequently.
• Responsibilities include contributing to the development of cloud-based web applications that are scalable, reliable, and available, collaborating with product management and engineering teams on large-scale projects, and demonstrating initiative in solving challenging problems with innovative designs.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience in designing and implementing distributed systems.
• Expertise in relational database design and querying is required.
• Proficiency in multithreaded and asynchronous programming in Java is necessary.
• Candidates should have Linux configuration and operational experience.
• Familiarity with Docker is required.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Google Cloud Services, is essential.
• Strong technical documentation skills are necessary.
• Experience or interest in document store databases such as Firebase and MongoDB is preferred.
• Familiarity with Snowflake is also a plus.

Benefits:

• MOCA Systems, Inc. offers a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.
• The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• Employees can expect to work on large, complex construction projects, contributing to significant industry advancements.
• The position allows for remote work flexibility, promoting a healthy work-life balance.