Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Java

at Proximity Works

Posted 4 hours ago 1 applied

Description:

  • We’re seeking a highly skilled, execution-focused Senior Backend Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team.
  • This role demands hands-on expertise in building and scaling distributed systems, strong proficiency in Java, and deep knowledge of cloud-native infrastructure.
  • You will be expected to design robust backend services, optimize performance across storage and caching layers, and enable seamless integrations using modern messaging and CI/CD pipelines.
  • You’ll be working in a high-scale, high-impact environment where reliability, speed, and efficiency are paramount.
  • If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and have a passion for distributed systems, this is the right role for you.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with deep hands-on coding experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and familiarity with modern frameworks.
  • Proven track record in building scalable distributed systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS).
  • Solid understanding of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
  • Strong grasp of query performance optimization and storage system design.
  • Experience with caching solutions (Redis, Memcached, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset.

Benefits:

  • Best in class salary: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.
  • Proximity Talks: Meet other designers, engineers, and product geeks — and learn from experts in the field.
  • Keep on learning with a world-class team: Work with the best in the field, challenge yourself constantly, and learn something new every day.

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