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Senior Backend Engineer - Distributed Systems: 25-05981

Los Gatos, CA 95032

Posted: 09/12/2025 Job Category: Software Engineering & Development Job Number: 26170315 Country: US

Job Description

Primary Skills: Java (Advanced), API Development (Intermediate), Cloud Services (Intermediate), Object-Oriented Programming (Advanced), Distributed Systems (Advanced)
Contract Type:  W2
Duration:  9+ Months 
Location: Remote
Pay Range: $90 - $95 per hour. on W2

Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on developing high-impact backend systems for our sophisticated entertainment service. This role involves tackling complex problems in distributed systems, enhancing our API platform, and ensuring scalable and reliable service delivery. As a key contributor, you'll have the opportunity to shape our technology's future, driving innovations that directly affect messaging, personalization, partnerships, and payment systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, highly-available systems that enhance our core backend functionalities.
  • Contribute to the full development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and post-launch support.
  • Optimize existing backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop seamless integration solutions for various platform services.
  • Lead the debugging, testing, and operational improvement efforts for our APIs and distributed systems.
Must Have Skills:
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming and Java.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture and cloud services.
  • Experience with API development and management.
Required Experience:
  • A strong foundation in computer science principles and software development.
  • Exposure to troubleshooting and optimizing cloud-based services and distributed systems.
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