Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of debugging distributed systems. Your deep expertise in Java and microservices means you've shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests, and you have strong opinions on service architecture and testing strategies. You thrive in collaborative environments, valuing team input and fostering a supportive culture where everyone's contributions are recognized. You are passionate about implementing best practices and continuously improving processes, ensuring that your team delivers high-quality solutions. You understand the importance of observability and performance in backend systems, and you are eager to drive enhancements that will benefit clients and users alike.

Desirable

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus, as you will be working with containerized infrastructure. Familiarity with API management and scaling techniques will help you excel in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies, and you appreciate the value of mentorship and knowledge sharing within your team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a team of 5-7 engineers, reporting to the VP of Platform Engineering. You will have a direct impact on scaling, modernizing, and implementing Qloo's backend platform. Your responsibilities will include introducing and coding microservices, enhancing observability, and driving performance and reliability across APIs and data pipelines. You will play a key role in defining best practices and implementation details as the team evolves its API gateway and containerized infrastructure. You will implement features that unlock new capabilities for clients, ensuring that Qloo's offerings remain at the forefront of technology. Your contributions will directly influence the success of high-impact projects, and you will be encouraged to share your ideas and insights with the team.

What we offer

Qloo provides a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off. You will have the opportunity to shape a modern cloud-based data platform that powers real products and machine learning experiences. The company fosters a collaborative, low-ego work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are visible. Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, are available, and there is a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.