Senior Backend Engineer - Java | Immediate joiners only at Proximity Works

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Distributed Systems, Cloud-Native Infrastructure, AWS, Kafka, CI/CD, Performance Optimization, Caching Solutions, Messaging Systems, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Code Reviews, Storage Systems, Data Models, Production-Grade Code, High-Performance Systems

Industry

Software Development

Description

We’re seeking a highly skilled, execution-focused Senior Backend Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team. This role demands hands-on expertise in building and scaling distributed systems, strong proficiency in Java, and deep knowledge of cloud-native infrastructure. You will be expected to design robust backend services, optimize performance across storage and caching layers, and enable seamless integrations using modern messaging and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll be working in a high-scale, high-impact environment where reliability, speed, and efficiency are paramount. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and have a passion for distributed systems, this is the right role for you. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain distributed backend systems at scale. Write high-performance, production-grade code in Java. Architect and optimize storage systems, ensuring efficient query performance and scalable data models. Implement caching strategies to reduce latency and improve system throughput. Build and manage services leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure. Develop resilient messaging pipelines using Kafka (or equivalent) for real-time data processing. Define and streamline CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable deployment cycles. Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions. Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and apply proactive fixes. Drive best practices in software engineering, testing, and code reviews. 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with deep hands-on coding experience. Strong proficiency in Java and familiarity with modern frameworks. Proven track record in building scalable distributed systems. Hands-on expertise with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS). Solid understanding of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar. Strong grasp of query performance optimization and storage system design. Experience with caching solutions (Redis, Memcached, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.). Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset. Best in class salary: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly. Proximity Talks: Meet other designers, engineers, and product geeks — and learn from experts in the field. Keep on learning with a world-class team: Work with the best in the field, challenge yourself constantly, and learn something new every day.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain distributed backend systems at scale while writing high-performance, production-grade code in Java. Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions and monitor system performance.