Backend Engineer

Job DescriptionAgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries.
We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you
ABOUT THE ROLEWe 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 play a key part in improving maintainability, performance and scalability by refactoring legacy code, addressing architectural inefficiencies and upgrading outdated dependencies.WHAT YOU WILL DO- Identify, analyze, and address, with the help of the core team, areas of technical debt across the platform to improve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 for the code you write and by performing solid 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.MUST HAVES- 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 leading teams;- 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 version control systems like Git and build tools like 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.PERKS AND BENEFITS- 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, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
RequirementsMinimum 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 leading teams; 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; Working knowledge of front-end technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap; 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 version control systems like Git and build tools like 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.