This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Backend Software Engineer in the United States.

This role is perfect for a seasoned backend engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with design, product, and engineering teams to build scalable, high-quality applications that enhance the customer experience. The position offers the opportunity to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and shape engineering standards across multiple product teams. You will play a key role in designing enterprise-grade architectures, implementing distributed systems, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development. This is a chance to influence both product outcomes and engineering culture while solving real-world challenges with modern technologies.

Accountabilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend systems using Java, JEE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, and Spring Security
Navigate the full application lifecycle in collaboration with designers, product managers, and engineers
Architect enterprise-grade applications with scalable, distributed caching technologies such as Redis
Manage database design and implementation for SQL and NoSQL solutions
Lead requirements refinement, planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment across product teams
Mentor and support junior engineers through pairing sessions, one-on-ones, and ad-hoc guidance
Champion XP (Extreme Programming) practices while contributing to cultural transformation through collaboration, feedback, and technical leadership

Requirements

6+ years of professional software development experience
Expertise in Java and JEE development, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, and Spring Security
Experience with build management tools (Gradle, Maven) and source control (Git)
Strong knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas, and testing strategies
Experience with distributed caching technologies such as Redis
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and large-scale application troubleshooting/performance tuning
Knowledge of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and test-driven development (TDD)
Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field; familiarity with XP (Extreme Programming)

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match
Flexible work arrangements
Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!