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Vanguard Software

Senior Backend Engineer (JAVA / GO)

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JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a

Senior Backend Engineer

to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work independently to deliver production-ready, high-quality code with minimal issues. You will take full responsibility for the design, development, and optimization of backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure systems perform at their best. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with at least

5 years

of work experience who thrives on ownership, scalability, and technical leadership.

JOB DUTIES: Design & Development:

Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that meet business needs. Code Quality:

Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases through regular refactoring. System Optimization:

Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues. Process & Mentorship:

Improve development processes and provide guidance to junior engineers. Collaboration:

Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to align on solutions and deliver robust systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum

5 years

of backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems. Tech Stack:

Proficient in

Java

or

Go

, with experience in

Spring Boot

,

WebFlux

,

Kafka

,

Redis

, and SQL/NoSQL databases. System Design:

Capable of designing modular, scalable solutions with considerations for performance, security, and observability. Problem Solving:

Skilled at identifying edge cases, managing risk, and improving system quality. Process Mindset:

Able to spot inefficiencies and propose improvements in both tech and workflow. Team Collaboration:

Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork and feedback.

Soft Skills: Team Mindset:

Proactively contribute to team and company goals with a collaborative attitude. Ownership:

Take responsibility for your work and deliver with high quality and consistency. Adaptability:

Open to feedback and willing to learn and grow with evolving challenges. Communication:

Clearly articulate ideas and decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer: Technical Leadership Opportunities

: Participate in high-impact projects and lead the design of critical systems. Continuous Growth

: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and a clear career progression path. High-Performance Collaboration

: Work with a talented team using modern development practices (Agile/CI-CD). Flexibility and Trust

: An open culture that encourages innovation and autonomous decision-making.

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