Jobs → Engineering → Backend Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a Backend Engineer for a 9+ month contract position in Pasadena, CA. This role requires hands-on technical leadership and experience with scalable backend architecture. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend systems using Java and Spring Boot • Design and implement high-throughput data pipelines with Apache Kafka • Work with distributed systems and cloud technologies • Provide technical leadership and mentorship Requirements • 10+ years of backend development experience • Strong proficiency in Java 17/21 and Spring Boot • Experience with Apache Kafka, distributed systems, and data pipelines • Strong AWS, Python, SQL, and NoSQL skills • Hands-on technical leadership experience