About The Role In this role, you'll build backend services in Java for consumer products used across our Canadian and UK markets, while also contributing to React frontends as part of full-stack feature development. You'll design and own Java services, with some frontend work to help bring those services to life. You'll take ideas from concept to production, working closely with engineers, designers, and product partners to shape how customers experience the platform.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable Java-based RESTful APIs and microservices powering our Canadian and UK consumer products
- Develop full-stack features end-to-end, connecting Java backends with React and TypeScript frontends
- Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers across the organization to shape solutions and align on priorities
- Contribute to technical design discussions, weighing trade-offs and proposing approaches for new architecture
- Own backend services from initial concept through deployment and ongoing production support
- Apply best practices in security, performance optimization, and code quality to keep systems maintainable and highly available
- Troubleshoot complex production issues, using observability and monitoring tools to diagnose system health
- Share technical expertise through architecture discussions and hands-on mentorship
Requirements
- 5+ years of production experience building Java, RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- 2+ years of experience building dynamic, responsive interfaces with React and TypeScript/JavaScript
- Practical understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production service management
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Upper-intermediate level of English or higher for collaboration with international teams
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
- Hands-on experience with server-side TypeScript frameworks such as Remix, Next.js, or Express is a plus
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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