Backend Developer (Java & Kotlin)

Reposted 23 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Austin, TX, USA
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Software
The Role
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend microservices, implementing testing frameworks, and collaborating with teams to meet business needs.
Summary Generated by Built In

📍 Remote | Full-time

We are looking for a skilled Back-End Developer with strong experience in Java or Kotlin to join a high-impact engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend services that power key systems. This role requires strong backend fundamentals, hands-on microservices development experience, and a passion for delivering robust solutions in a collaborative environment.

🔧 Scope of Work

  • Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot-based microservices with RESTful APIs and database integrations.
  • Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and maintainability.
  • Enhance observability and monitoring of microservices for performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and technical program managers to understand business needs and translate them into scalable backend solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and advocate for software development best practices across the team.

✅ Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Kotlin or Java with a strong understanding of backend development.
  • Proven experience designing scalable, performant, and observable backend systems.
  • Solid knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and working with both relational and non-relational databases.
  • Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks for backend systems.
  • Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes for cloud-native application development and deployment.
  • Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices: version control, build processes, CI/CD, testing, and deployment.
  • Ability to work across ambiguous requirements and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

💡 Nice to Have

  • Experience working in agile and distributed teams.
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.

Join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and collaboration come together to build impactful solutions used at scale. Apply now and be part of something big!

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Kotlin or Java with understanding of backend development
  • Proven experience designing scalable backend systems
  • Knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and databases
  • Experience with automated testing tools
  • Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle best practices
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
67 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Cognits is a trusted nearshore technology partner specializing in building innovative digital products, accelerating development roadmaps, and scaling teams efficiently. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with centers in Guatemala and Colombia, Cognits proudly employs over 85 talented professionals in UX/UI, development, devops, scrum and QA, delivering high-end professional services with a user-centric and quality-focused approach. Our clients are mid-market and small enterprise companies where we deploy a nearshore model to deliver custom product, website, and marketing solutions. Learn more at https://cognits.co.

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