Staff Backend Software Engineer (Remote) (Ref: 191873)

Title: Staff Backend Software Engineer (Remote)

Salary: From $200,000 – $250,000

Location: United States - Remote

Industry: Retail

Contact: angela.daudu@forsythbarnes.com

For this opportunity we cannot provide sponsorship for H1B or work with any C2C contracting engagements.

Here is an exciting opportunity to join a leading retail organization focused on transforming customer experiences by building an OAuth system from scratch and conducting vendor evaluations. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled backend engineer with experience building scalable, enterprise-grade applications, and leading by example through collaboration and technical excellence. This role will have a blend of hands-on development, mentorship, and architectural ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of resilient, observable applications that prioritize user experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams throughout the application lifecycle.
• Employ data-driven decision-making to guide lean experimentation and deliver impactful business solutions.
• Define, establish, and continuously refine engineering standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Promote collaboration, feedback, and technical excellence across teams.
• Champion Extreme Programming (XP) practices to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Contribute to ongoing architectural improvements and backend system evolution.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience in backend or full-stack software development.
• Leadership experience including mentorship and ownership of technical standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages & Frameworks: Java (Expert in Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security) JEE,, Spring MVC
• Build & Tools: Gradle or Maven, GIT, Redis, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins or similar).
• Databases: SQL and NoSQL design, optimization, and implementation.
• Architecture: Event-driven systems, distributed applications, and enterprise-grade design patterns.
• Development Practices: Test-driven development (TDD), performance tuning, observability, and large-scale troubleshooting.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; familiarity with Extreme Programming (XP).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture focused on technology excellence and user impact.