Remote Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Backend Engineer position at Ocrolus. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Java, Kafka, SQS, Redis, Postgres, Grafana, and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with a focus on microservices, proficiency in Java, and strong experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with a focus on microservices
• Proficiency in Java, with a strong preference for expertise in Java and the Spring framework
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with AWS SQS for message queuing and processing
• Expertise in Redis for caching and in-memory data management
• Solid understanding of Postgres or other relational databases, including performance tuning, migrations, and optimization
• Proven experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful APIs and gRPC services
• Proficiency with command line and Git for version control and Github for code reviews
• Familiarity with OAuth for secure authentication and authorization
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD automation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices architecture using Java
• Implement event-driven systems utilizing Kafka and AWS SQS for real-time data processing and messaging
• Optimize and manage in-memory data stores with Redis for high-speed caching and data retrieval
• Develop and maintain robust database solutions with Postgres, ensuring data integrity and performance with PgAnalyze
• Deploy, monitor, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Terraform and ensure its scalability and resilience and our manage cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that meet business needs
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services to support seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party services
• Ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes using OAuth
• Manage codebases in a monorepo environment using Bazel for build automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve client support issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to service
• Continuously explore and implement new technologies and frameworks to improve system performance and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the mortgage and fintech industries, with a deep understanding of domain-specific challenges and B2B SaSS requirements
• Understanding of security best practices and implementation in microservices
• Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Sentry, PgAnalyze, Prometheus, and New Relic
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Familiarity with Python