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Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)
BarkleyOKRP · Remote · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team building cross-channel management tools that turn massive, complex data streams into impactful actions across paid search, social, and retail media.
In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. You'll architect scalable RESTful APIs, optimize complex database queries for high-throughput data, and help drive our technical evolution as we scale our systems.
What You'll Do
• Core Engineering: Write robust, efficient, and scalable backend code primarily in Java.
• API Architecture: Design, develop, document, and consume robust REST APIs for seamless integration with internal microservices, frontend apps, and external partners.
• Database Optimization: Write and optimize complex SQL queries using major relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL) to ensure high data integrity and performance at scale.
• Collaboration & Workflow: Manage version control using Git and GitHub, focusing on clean code history, clear branching/merging practices, and collaborative code reviews.
• System Evolution: Contribute to modernizing our architecture, helping transition and scale services for peak performance.
What We're Looking For
• Java Expertise: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with dedicated, hands-on expertise developing and maintaining enterprise Java applications.
• Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design using a major RDBMS like MySQL.
• API Development: Proven, professional experience in building and consuming RESTful web services.
• Version Control: Solid, practical understanding of Git and GitHub workflows (branching strategies, merging, resolving conflicts).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Nice-to-Haves
• Hands-on experience deploying, managing, or monitoring applications on cloud platforms such as GCP.
• Hands-on experience with modern data stacks, particularly BigQuery and dbt.
• Experience transitioning legacy Java/Tomcat/MySQL tech stacks to modern cloud-native setups.
• Familiarity with modern AI productivity and coding tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate development workflows.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.
Originally posted on Himalayas
In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. You'll architect scalable RESTful APIs, optimize complex database queries for high-throughput data, and help drive our technical evolution as we scale our systems.
What You'll Do
• Core Engineering: Write robust, efficient, and scalable backend code primarily in Java.
• API Architecture: Design, develop, document, and consume robust REST APIs for seamless integration with internal microservices, frontend apps, and external partners.
• Database Optimization: Write and optimize complex SQL queries using major relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL) to ensure high data integrity and performance at scale.
• Collaboration & Workflow: Manage version control using Git and GitHub, focusing on clean code history, clear branching/merging practices, and collaborative code reviews.
• System Evolution: Contribute to modernizing our architecture, helping transition and scale services for peak performance.
What We're Looking For
• Java Expertise: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with dedicated, hands-on expertise developing and maintaining enterprise Java applications.
• Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design using a major RDBMS like MySQL.
• API Development: Proven, professional experience in building and consuming RESTful web services.
• Version Control: Solid, practical understanding of Git and GitHub workflows (branching strategies, merging, resolving conflicts).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Nice-to-Haves
• Hands-on experience deploying, managing, or monitoring applications on cloud platforms such as GCP.
• Hands-on experience with modern data stacks, particularly BigQuery and dbt.
• Experience transitioning legacy Java/Tomcat/MySQL tech stacks to modern cloud-native setups.
• Familiarity with modern AI productivity and coding tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate development workflows.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.
Originally posted on Himalayas