Senior Backend Engineer - Java (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Project Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-impact team within the Enterprise Platforms Technology (EP Tech) space. The team is building a next-generation customer core platform responsible for storing and managing critical customer data such as email, phone numbers, and other attributes. This is a greenfield development initiative focused on enabling a self-service, extensible data model, allowing new customer attributes to be onboarded with minimal engineering effort. The platform will also support downstream initiatives such as customer data-driven discovery features. The role emphasizes backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native development, leveraging modern technologies across Java, Python, AWS, and scalable databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Python
• Build and enhance APIs and microservices for customer data management platforms
• Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, ECS/Fargate)
• Work with NoSQL and RDBMS databases such as Cassandra and Aurora PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams (product managers, engineers) to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Ensure high performance, availability, and scalability of backend systems
• Contribute to system design discussions and mentor junior engineers
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Required Skills:

• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong backend development experience with Java
• Working knowledge of Python
• Experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, Step Functions, ECS/Fargate preferred)
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with databases such as Cassandra and PostgreSQL (Aurora)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, data modeling, and system design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Java, Python, Scala, Go, or Node.js
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with open-source frameworks
• 2+ years of Agile development experience
• Prior experience with Client (highly preferred)
• Candidates currently working or recently working with Client are strongly preferred

Team & Work Environment

• Agile team of 5 engineers, expanding to 7 members
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
• Focus on ownership, leadership, and independent problem-solving