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Senior Java Backend Engineer

HighbrowSanta Clara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Senior Java Backend Engineer role at Highbrow offers exciting growth opportunities in a reputable technology company, allowing you to leverage your expertise in Java, AWS, and big data technologies. You'll thrive here if you enjoy a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to innovative software solutions. Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description:

  • 5 or more years relevant work experience with BS, or 3 or more years or relevant work experience with MS.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience across full software development life-cycle including design, requirements, implementation, and test.
  • Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and script programming languages.
  • Strong development skills with databases and SQLs.
  • Practical experience working within an Agile/Scrum based environment.
  • Familiar with AWS services for example S3, ECS, EKS, MSK, VPC, RDS, etc.
  • Knowledge of big data technologies for example Hive, Spark, Presto, Map Reduce, Hude, etc.
  • Knowledge of Kafka.
  • Docker and Kubernetes.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Designs, develops, debugs, modifies, tests software programs using Java, Scripting and other current programming languages, methodologies and technologies.
  • Perform hands-on Java Development, adoption of modern software engineering & delivery practices using Java, Spring Boot REST/Microservices, AWS.
  • Documents software development and/or test development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.
  • Tracks software development effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking
    management tool.
  • Solves engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, verifies requirements, software and systems by using software engineering practices.
  • Investigates, researches, selects software designs, operating systems and/or practices.
  • Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
  • Directs support personnel and project activities.
  • In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
  • Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Uses discretion, diplomacy, and tact to resolve difficult situations. May escalate serious issues to manager.
  • Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel.
 
 

Skills

Docker
Microservices
Spring
Spring Boot
AWS
Scrum
Agile
Hive
Java
JavaScript
Kafka
Kubernetes
LESS
REST
TypeScript

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