Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer (Senior) ID39091 at AgileEngine. AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and startups across 17+ industries. We rank among leaders in application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned Best Place to Work awards.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Backend Software Developer to focus on resolving technical debt and modernizing core components of our platform. In this role, you will be instrumental in improving maintainability, performance and scalability by refactoring legacy code, addressing architectural inefficiencies and upgrading outdated dependencies.

• Identify, analyze and address, with the help of the core team, areas of technical debt across the platform to improve performance, code quality, maintainability and scalability
• Upgrade platform dependencies (e.g. Java version, libraries, frameworks) and ensure compatibility through comprehensive testing
• Refactor legacy code, remove redundant logic and simplify complex modules while preserving functionality
• Maintain and enhance developer experience by improving CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts and internal tooling
• Participate in architecture improvement efforts
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on test coverage and performance optimization
• Understand, comply with and enforce development standards to ensure consistency across the larger development team
• Be passionate about ensuring quality through solid test coverage and code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring reliability and efficiency
• Maintain proper documentation for technical solutions and development processes
• Collaborate with the team to ensure specifications are being met

• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with significant experience working on existing systems
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming concepts
• Familiarity with Hibernate and Spring MVC
• Experience with Python
• Experience in refactoring and working with large monolithic applications, familiarity with legacy code modernization, dependency upgrades, and deprecation management
• Hands-on experience with API development and web services
• Solid understanding of AWS cloud development and microservices architecture
• EST working hours are required
• Experience working with relational databases, with proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle
• Experience with ElasticSearch, including indexing strategies and query optimization
• Familiarity with Git and Maven for build and dependency management in Java projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking with a passion for improving software systems
• Ability to dive into unfamiliar codebases, understand legacy systems and propose paths for improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Upper-Intermediate English level

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
• Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, with options to work from home or in the office

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• IT Services and IT Consulting