Staff Backend Java Engineer (Remote)

$75,000 to $110,000 USD / year

Remote EU GMT-4 – GMT+4

must have

SQL, Java, AWS, Spring, BigQuery, REST APIs

nice to have

Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, Rust

As a Staff Backend Java Engineer you will:

• Lead the development of core systems for Planning, Scenario Modeling, and Analytics capabilities.
• Drive intra-system interoperability and scalability.
• Execute the full software development lifecycle: technical analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• Identify, deliver, and drive technological and architectural improvements and innovations.
• Develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize queries for Google BigQuery, focusing on large-scale data analysis.
• Build and manage OLAP systems for multidimensional data analysis and reporting.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs with performance, security, and scalability in mind.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product teams to design and implement ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize code to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Work with relational databases to design schemas, write complex queries, and maintain data integrity.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring through code reviews, pairing, ADRs, and presentations.
• Become a subject matter expert in travel and expense data and planning software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software and QA Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Customer Success Professionals.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have 8+ years of experience in backend development with strong proficiency in Java.
• Have hands-on experience with Spring Boot, including dependency injection, REST API development, and microservices architecture.
• Are skilled in writing and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Have experience with BigQuery and large-scale data analysis.
• Have a strong understanding of OLAP systems and multidimensional data modeling.
• Bring experience building or using Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) systems.
• Understand software design patterns, best practices, and architecture principles.
• Have experience going from 0 to 1 in system development.
• Are comfortable working with asynchronous, distributed systems.
• Have strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the stack.
• Are a meticulous, quality-driven engineer with a passion for data and analytics.
• Are highly versatile and thrive in ambiguity, eager to contribute wherever needed.
• Are a lifelong learner who enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge.

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience with TypeScript and Postgres.
• Have hands-on expertise with Rust.
• Are familiar with Python, Apache Airflow, or identity providers like Auth0.
• Have worked on Data Warehousing and ETL pipeline development.
• Understand Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) patterns.
• Have a background in travel industry data or financial planning and analysis tools like Pigment, Anaplan, or OnPlan.
• Are experienced with AWS services (S3, RDS, EC2, IAM, Fargate, etc.).

Interview Stages:

• Screening Call – (30 min)
• Second Call – (45 min)
• Third Call – (45 min)
• Take Home Test
• Fourth Call – (30 min)
• Founder Interview 1 – (30 min)
• Founder Interview 2 – (30 min)

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

About company:

Their company turns climate goals into actionable business plans with real-time carbon tracking and strategy alignment.

The company provides enterprises with an advanced Carbon Planning & Analysis (CP&A) platform that embeds sustainability into everyday business operations. By automating carbon data collection, analytics, and scenario modeling, The company enables companies to integrate emissions reduction targets into core business strategies. Its platform supports real-time insights for critical areas such as business travel, supply chain, and employee commuting, allowing organizations to align financial outcomes with climate goals while fostering transparency and efficiency across departments.

What they are solving:

The company is redefining enterprise sustainability planning by empowering businesses to manage carbon emissions with the same strategic rigor as financial planning. Their platform enables companies to automate emissions data collection, real-time reporting, and scenario modeling, allowing businesses to achieve carbon reduction goals while aligning with financial targets.

Why you’ll love working at The company

The team is: 

• Mission-driven: Focused on integrating climate goals with business strategy to achieve impactful, measurable results.
• Collaborative and cross-functional: Comprising experts from diverse backgrounds in data science, software engineering, and sustainability.
• Led by industry veterans: Guided by an advisory board with leaders in ESG and carbon planning from companies like Robinhood and Coca-Cola.
• Growth-focused: Committed to doubling revenue by meeting rising demand for carbon planning tools, emphasizing innovative and adaptive solutions.
• Supportive of professional development: Providing opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects and learn from top industry professionals.