Backend Engineer

MdotM

Java Software Engineer optimizing high-performance Spring Boot backend applications. Collaborating with international teams on AI-driven investment solutions and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in developing and optimizing scalable Spring Boot applications with a strong focus on clean, modular Java code and best practices in software architecture. Experienced in implementing CI/CD processes and ensuring backend performance and security.

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Java & Spring BootSQL & NoSQL DatabasesSoftware Architecture PatternsTDD & Testing Best PracticesCI/CD Tools

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootMySQLMongoDBLayered ArchitectureDDDEvent-Driven DesignJUnitMockitoTestcontainers

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ActiveMQKafkaGitLab PipelinesGitHub ActionsJenkinsAWSEC2S3DockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.28

Industry Keywords

MicroservicesREST APIsCI/CD AutomationBackend PerformanceSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerEC2GraphQLGRPCJavaJenkinsJUnitKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMockitoMongoDBMySQLNoSQLSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable Spring Boot application
Implement clean, modular, and testable Java code
Contribute to design and implement features following relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
Implement and follow best practices in software architecture , leveraging Layered Architecture, DDD, or Event-Driven design
Troubleshoot and optimize backend performance and security
Work with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD automation and deployment processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Java & Spring Boot (microservices, REST APIs)
Proficiency with SQL & NoSQL databases
Experience with software architecture patterns (Layered Architecture, DDD, Event-Driven Design)
Experience with TDD and testing best practices in Spring Boot (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers)
Experience with messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka)
Good knowledge of English (both written and spoken)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex problems and solutions to different stakeholders.
Bonus Points:
Experience with modern API communication (GRPC, GraphQL, REST)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Experience with AWS , especially EC2 , S3
Hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes for containerized application deployment and management
Security best practices for backend applications (knowledge of ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.28 is a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & truly flexible work environment.
Benefit from an unlimited learning and development budget to stay at the bleeding edge of AI research, alongside a fast-track path into technical leadership or principal research roles.
Collaborate daily with an ultra-international team (18+ nationalities) spread across our offices in Milan, London and New York.
Annual company retreat at a stunning location.
Fast-track career progression , with opportunities to grow into leadership roles.