Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join TribalScale, a global leader in digital transformation, and help shape the future of technology. We use Agile methodologies and cutting-edge AI to create innovative digital solutions. As a backend engineer, you will work within a hybrid business model to engineer high-quality code, architect microservices using Java Spring Boot, and develop RESTful APIs. You will also build event-driven architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement security best practices. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is key and your contributions will make a lasting impact. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes TribalScale a unique and rewarding place to work.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot framework
• Deep experience with Apache Kafka including producers, consumers, and event-driven architecture patterns
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems design
• Proficiency in RESTful API development with focus on performance and scalability
• Experience with event streaming platforms and message queue technologies
• Solid understanding of database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment strategies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of security principles and data protection best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Experience building high-availability, low-latency systems

Responsibilities

• Work within our hybrid business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) to engineer production-quality code
• Architect, design, and implement robust microservices using Java Spring Boot
• Develop and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs with focus on scalability and reliability
• Build and optimize event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka producers and consumers
• Design and implement event streaming solutions for real-time data processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade backend solutions
• Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy and manage services
• Implement best practices for microservices communication and data consistency
• Design and maintain high-performance, low-latency, and high-availability distributed systems
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure optimal data storage and retrieval
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions
• Ensure security best practices including data encryption and secure API design
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed event-driven systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, Prometheus)
• Experience with big data processing frameworks
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in backend systems