Role overview

Java Backend Engineer

Requirements and responsibilities

Readable role content extracted into sections for faster review.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of professional experience** in backend development with Java.
  • Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with FIX protocol (QuickFIX/J or similar libraries).
  • Solid knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency system design.
  • Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of security principles (OAuth2, JWT, SSL, encryption).
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Nice to haves

  • Experience with financial systems, trading platforms, or ATS solutions.
  • Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redpanda, Chronicle Queue, etc.).
  • Exposure to cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure).
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
Similar roles

Keep a backup shortlist.

Browse stack
FocusBackend EngineerRole area
Seniority signalSeniorCandidate level
StackAWS, Azure, CI/CDPrimary skills
Location5 accepted countriesEligibility

Stack

Use these tags to compare similar remote roles.

Location eligibility

Candidates should apply only when their profile country is listed here.

Your profileCountry not setSign in to check your country against this role.

Hiring flow

WithMira shows the role, then sends candidates to the company application.

1Check role fit, stack, and location eligibility in WithMira.
2Open the company application page from the tracked apply link.
3Save the role or subscribe for similar opportunities before leaving.
Apply on company siteCompany siteOpen link