Senior Back-End Developer

Varsity Brands

Senior Back-End Developer designing, building, and maintaining backend services for Varsity Spirit's Yearbook Technology platform. Delivering high-quality backend solutions for complex business needs.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend service design and development using Java and frameworks like Spring Boot, along with extensive experience in AWS services and containerization technologies. Proficient in building RESTful APIs, optimizing database performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

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Java DevelopmentAWS ServicesRESTful API DesignContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)CI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootSpring CloudAWS LambdaAWS EC2AWS S3AWS RDSSQLNoSQLCloudFormation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesJenkinsGitHub ActionsAWS CodePipeline

Industry Keywords

Microservices ArchitectureAgile DevelopmentInfrastructure as CodeServerless Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDockerDynamoDBEC2HibernateJavaJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, and maintains backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
Builds and optimizes RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Works with AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and SNS/SQS
Implements containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS ECS/EKS
Designs and optimizes database schemas and query performance
Collaborates with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Implements robust error handling, monitoring, and logging systems
Participates in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Troubleshoots production issues and implement fixes
Continuously improves our development processes and infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles
Extensive experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
Strong understanding of database design and SQL/NoSQL technologies
Familiarity with serverless architecture
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Experience with front-end development technologies, including Angular (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!