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Job description
Lifted is hiring a Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL — a contract, remote role. Apply directly on Lifted's careers page below.
#106 - Backend Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin, AWS & GraphQL
Location: Geta, ax, Remote
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a backend-focused software engineer to design, build, maintain, and operate scalable cloud-native systems. This role will complete important engineering and product work involving platform maintenance, compliance, cost efficiency, observability, experiment cleanup, and operational tooling. The engineer will work primarily with Java and/or Kotlin, Spring Boot, AWS, MongoDB Atlas, Aurora MySQL, and GraphQL using Netflix DGS.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver backend engineering work involving compliance maintenance, cost savings, observability, experiment cleanup, and operational tooling.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable software systems.
- Contribute to system architecture and mid-level technical design.
- Validate solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate.
- Write, test, document, deploy, and operate backend services.
- Participate in code reviews and design reviews.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, data scientists, designers, and other cross-functional partners.
- Clarify requirements with product and engineering partners and translate them into maintainable implementations.
Qualifications
Must-Have Skills
- 3-5 years of professional, backend-focused software development experience.
- Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin.
- Experience with Spring Boot.
- Proficiency with MongoDB Atlas as a modern NoSQL database.
- Proficiency with Aurora MySQL on AWS as a modern relational database.
- Experience building cloud-native distributed systems on AWS.
- Experience developing GraphQL APIs using Netflix DGS.
- Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, resilient systems on a major cloud platform.
- Excellent English communication and collaboration skills across teams.
- Enterprise experience strongly preferred.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Event-driven system development using Apache Kafka and/or Amazon SQS.
- AI-assisted coding experience.
- Terraform.
- Microservices development.
- gRPC and REST API development.
Additional Information
Required Tools & Platforms
- Java and/or Kotlin.
- Spring Boot.
- AWS.
- MongoDB Atlas.
- Aurora MySQL.
- GraphQL and Netflix DGS.
Location, Time & Engagement
- Candidates must be based in LATAM.
- US Central Time coverage is required.
- This is a remote contract engagement at 40 hours per week.
- The anticipated engagement runs through March 31, 2027.
- This is not currently a contract-to-hire opportunity.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted a remote job?
Yes, Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.
What skills are required for Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted?
The required skills for Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted include: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, AWS, GraphQL, Kafka, SQS, Terraform, Microservices, gRPC, REST.
What is the seniority level for Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted?
Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted is a Mid Level / Senior level position.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted?
You can view the full description and apply for Backend Software Engineer, AWS & GraphQL at Lifted on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/lifted-106-backend-software-engineer-java-kotlin-aws-graphql-d2oxd.