Backend Engineer (Lead) ID39092 (вакансія неактивна)

Hi there! AgileEngine 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 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 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performance and scalability by refactoring legacy code, addressing architectural inefficiencies and upgrading outdated dependencies.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.

Meet Our Recruitment Process
Asynchronous stage — An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:
● Short online form to confirm basic requirements
● 30–60 minute skills assessment
● 5-minute introduction video

Synchronous stage — Live interviews
● Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience)
● Final interview with your future teammates

If it’s a match—you’ll get an offer!