Remote Java Backend Developer

About the Opportunity

Step into a role where backend brilliance meets creativity. We're looking for a seasoned Remote Java Backend Developer who can architect resilient APIs, engineer scalable microservices, and collaborate on impactful digital projects—all from the comfort of your workspace. Our journey began with a dream: to create a technology-first platform that sparks innovation globally. Fast forward to today, and that dream has evolved into a vibrant, remote-first culture driven by ambitious minds worldwide. If you're passionate about clean code, distributed systems, and backend architecture, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

Crafting Scalable Services

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems in Java using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Develop scalable RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data communication across services.
• Architect cloud-native solutions optimized for performance and reliability.

Driving Innovation

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and UX teams to deliver unified experiences.
• Contribute ideas and prototype concepts to elevate user experiences and backend efficiencies.
• Tackle complex business logic, ensuring the delivery of secure and consistent backend services.

Continuous Improvement

• Refactor legacy systems to meet modern architecture and security standards.
• Optimize codebases through automated testing and clean code principles.
• Apply agile principles to iteratively ship features and resolve blockers with autonomy.

Tools and Technologies

Languages and Frameworks

• Proficient in Java (8+), Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Familiar with modern development environments such as IntelliJ or Eclipse

DevOps and Cloud

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Hands-on with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3) or GCP

Data and Messaging

• Strong background in working with SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Knowledge of messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Work Environment

Fully Remote Setup

Enjoy the freedom of a remote-first workspace that values autonomy, deep work, and cross-time-zone collaboration. Whether you're in a home office, café, or co-working hub, your work speaks louder than your location. Our globally distributed teams stay connected through regular video stand-ups, async updates, and Slack threads that occasionally include memes.

Culture of Curiosity

We’re a creative tribe that thrives on asking 'why not?' Our environment encourages experimenting, shipping fast, and iterating smarter. Developers here aren't siloed coders—they're collaborators, thinkers, and digital architects. We value resilience, precision, and a touch of rebellious innovation.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a backend developer, with a strong portfolio of shipped backend features
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and Java fundamentals
• Solid grasp of API design and integration standards
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, asynchronous programming, and data structures

Preferred Skills

• Experience with distributed systems or microservice architecture
• Understanding of GraphQL or gRPC
• Exposure to security-first programming techniques and authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT)

Performance Expectations

• You architect resilient systems that scale effortlessly.
• You introduce backend efficiencies that drive performance.
• You make meaningful contributions in code reviews and design discussions.
• You take ownership of features from conception to production.

Growth and Learning

We believe great developers are built, not found. You’ll have access to mentorship from engineering leads, certifications sponsored by the company, and monthly innovation sprints designed to sharpen your backend engineering skills. We also host knowledge-sharing sessions where team members present solutions, tools, or innovative projects they’re working on.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $113,631 (fully remote, USD)
• Health and wellness allowance
• Flexible hours and generous PTO
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Access to curated learning resources and annual conference passes

Call to Action

Are you ready to be part of a forward-thinking team redefining backend infrastructure with every commit? This isn’t just another remote job—it’s an invitation to build systems that touch millions. Apply now and bring your backend magic to life. We’re not just hiring engineers; we’re empowering architects of the future.

Let’s engineer something extraordinary—together.