The Backend Engineer will design and maintain APIs, integrate payment solutions, develop backend services using Java and Python, manage AWS applications, and implement event-driven architecture with Kafka.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer with at least 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining customer-facing APIs and integrating with payment providers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven systems.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure APIs for customer-facing applications.
- Integrate and manage payment provider solutions to support business transactions.
- Develop and optimize backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Work with Python for scripting, automation, and backend services.
- Design and maintain relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
- Deploy and manage applications on AWS, utilizing ECS, CloudFormation (CFT), Cognito, and Lambda.
- Implement and maintain event-driven architecture using Kafka.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
- Experience working with Python for backend tasks and automation.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and database optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with AWS ECS, CloudFormation (CFT), Cognito, and Lambda.
- Expertise in working with Kafka for event-driven architecture.
- Experience with designing and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs.
- Exposure to Salesforce (events, flows, REST API integrations).
- Experience with PubSub gRPC for microservices communication.
- Knowledge of Stripe and Plaid for payment processing and financial data integration.
Top Skills
AWS
CloudFormation
Cognito
Ecs
Grpc
Java
Kafka
Lambda
Plaid
Postgres
Pubsub
Python
Salesforce
Spring Boot
Stripe
Similar Jobs
Digital Media • Kids + Family • Mobile • Software • Sports
Lead the development of video capabilities in a new engineering team. Collaborate across teams, manage video pipelines, mentor engineers, and enhance user experiences.
Top Skills:
AWSC#C++Ci/Cd ToolsFfmpegGoKotlinNode.jsPythonReactRustSwiftTypescript
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Design and develop Android client features and backend services, collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring peers in a fast-paced environment.
Top Skills:
AndroidCi ToolsGitGradleGroovyGsonJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKotlinMoshiRestful ApisRetrofit
.png)
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
The Staff Software Engineer will architect and develop distributed systems, mentoring others while building foundational components for high-frequency financial applications.
Top Skills:
BlockchainDockerDynamoDBGoMongoDBPostgresRuby on RailsRuby
What you need to know about the Seattle Tech Scene
Home to tech titans like Microsoft and Amazon, Seattle punches far above its weight in innovation. But its surrounding mountains, sprinkled with world-famous hiking trails and climbing routes, make the city a destination for outdoorsy types as well. Established as a logging town before shifting to shipbuilding and logistics, the Emerald City is now known for its contributions to aerospace, software, biotech and cloud computing. And its status as a thriving tech ecosystem is attracting out-of-town companies looking to establish new tech and engineering hubs.
Key Facts About Seattle Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 287,000; 13% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, biotechnology, game development
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Madrona, Fuse, Tola, Maveron
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Children’s Research Institute
