Senior Java Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to implement new features, build integrations, and maintain the Metadata Bus platform supporting Indeed’s Compliance infrastructure. You will design and integrate REST APIs with internal and external systems, work across MongoDB and SQL databases, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and collaborate closely with multiple engineering teams. The role requires 4+ years of Java backend experience with strong API integration skills, CI/CD pipeline familiarity, and cloud deployment experience.

What you will do

• Implement new features for the Metadata Bus platform;
• Build new integrations with internal and external systems;
• Maintain and improve existing Metadata Bus integrations;
• Contribute to the refactoring of the Metadata Bus platform and other team initiatives;
• Integrate with and troubleshoot external APIs;
• Collaborate across multiple engineering teams to support the compliance platform.

Must haves

• 4+ years of backend software engineering experience;
• Strong proficiency in Java;
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs;
• Strong experience troubleshooting and integrating external APIs;
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and SQL;
• Experience with data modeling, query optimization, and database scalability;
• Experience with Git and platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket;
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI;
• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit and working with integration and end-to-end testing;
• Experience troubleshooting applications using tools such as Postman, curl, or Chrome DevTools;
• Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP;
• Strong cross-team collaboration and communication skills;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Experience with GraphQL;
• Experience with Kafka;
• Experience with gRPC;
• Experience with Python;
• Previous experience working on Indeed projects.