Staff Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer (Java) role at Solvd, Inc.Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Following the acquisition of Tooploox, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation.
Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Java) to join our growing team.
We are developing a data retrieval and operations platform for a next-generation customer support system for a global e-commerce leader.
The platform will provide a federated GraphQL interface that unifies access to multiple backend services, enabling low-latency, real-time data retrieval and transactional operations to support AI-driven workflows.
In this role, you will operate as a technical lead for the delivery team and a close partner to the Solution Architect and Project Manager.
You will guide design decisions, ensure engineering best practices and drive the implementation of a scalable, reliable, and well-tested platform, while collaborating closely with other teams and stakeholders to align on architecture, integration and delivery milestones.ResponsibilitiesDesign and estimate features to be delivered by the team.Develop and maintain the server-side logic of our applications using Java.Implement efficient and performant backend code for high-volume production applications.Monitor application health and reliability in production environments.Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.Review and refactor code, establishing best practices for code hygiene and organization.Lead a team of developers while providing mentorship to less-experienced developers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.Identify and manage risks related to project deadlines and technical solutions.Mandatory requirements7+ years of backend development experience in Java (Spring ecosystem).
Strong RESTful and GraphQL API design and implementation skills.
Experience with federated GraphQL is a strong advantage.Expertise in performance troubleshooting, profiling, and debugging tools.Extensive experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and caching (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms, especially OAuth 2.0.Skilled in Docker, Kubernetes, distributed systems challenges and resilience patterns (e.g., circuit breakers).
Strong understanding of patterns of distributed systems design.Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git.Skilled in CI/CD tools and practices.2+ years of experience in team leadership roles.English: B2+.
Strong understanding of Agile processes, roles within the process, and key ceremonies.Optional requirementsExperience with API contract testing.NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
Prompt engineering and experience with integration of GenAI LLMs into production (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Bard, Llama) or related projects.Familiarity with federated Graph architectures.Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.ReactJS experience is a nice-to-have.Personal attributesStrong communication and team collaboration skills.Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.Passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code (and encouraging others to do so).
When you join Solvd, you'll...Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solvd, Inc. by 2x
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