Contribute to the modernization of AMS backend architecture, including removing deprecated code and upgrading legacy dependencies
Resolve customer-reported bugs related to forms, queues, and backend workflows while adding appropriate test coverage
Complete well-scoped feature work and participate in thoughtful code reviews
Collaborate with frontend engineers, Product Managers, and your Engineering Manager to scope and deliver small-to-medium backend tasks with increasing autonomy
Optimize API workflows and improve database performance, including identifying and fixing unoptimized PostgreSQL queries
Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps efforts, supporting AWS environments and participating in CI/CD improvements
Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain high system reliability and availability
Requirements
3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering
Strong proficiency in Java and experience building RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and database performance fundamentals
Experience working in AWS environments and familiarity with modern CI/CD practices
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and communicate clearly across teams
Enthusiasm for improving legacy systems and modernizing existing architecture rather than only building greenfield services
Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tooling (Nice-to-haves)
Exposure to containerization and cloud modernization efforts (Nice-to-haves)
Background in data-intensive or regulated environments such as banking or similar domains (Nice-to-haves)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Nice-to-haves)