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Role: Backend Java Developer

Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid

Core Technical Requirements

Programming

Strong preference / required experience in:

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Java / J2EE
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Go
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SQL
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Object-Oriented Programming
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Cloud

Experience with:

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AWS
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Google Cloud Platform
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Preferred AWS services:

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EC2
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S3
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RDS
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Distributed Systems

Strong understanding of:

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Data Structures
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Algorithms
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Distributed Systems
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Scalable architectures
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High-volume applications
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Architecture

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OOD — Object-Oriented Design
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SOA
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Modern architecture frameworks
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REST
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gRPC
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Web services
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Backend architecture
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Technical design and architecture
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Containers

Preferred:

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Docker
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Kubernetes
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AI Requirements

Candidate should have experience with AI technologies/tools, including:

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Large Language Models — LLMs
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Prompt Engineering
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Python
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DialogFlow
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AI/ML model integration
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AI-driven development tools
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Must understand:

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How AI models function
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Different types of AI models
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Advantages/disadvantages of different approaches

Integrating AI/ML models into backend solutions or user experiences

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Practical AI applications
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Modern AI tools and technologies
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Responsibilities

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Gather functional requirements.
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Develop technical specifications.
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Perform project and test planning.
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Build scalable and efficient systems.
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Protect user accounts.
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Develop tools/utilities to prevent abuse and misuse.

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Maintain code quality.
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Ensure operational excellence.
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Follow software engineering best practices.

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Build prototypes and POCs.
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Work cross-functionally with:
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Product Management
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Development
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Policy
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Product Lines
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Data Science
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Legal
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Security
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Analyze abuse trends.
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Solve vague customer problems end-to-end.

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Make independent technical decisions.
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Mentor engineers.
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Review code.
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Contribute to architecture and design.
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Coding Expectation

80–90% hands-on coding

This is important when screening candidates. Avoid candidates who are primarily managers/architects with limited recent coding.

Preferred Domain Experience

Strong preference for candidates with:

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Fraud prevention
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Abuse prevention
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Abuse patterns
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Cybersecurity
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Account/user protection
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Trust & safety-related engineering
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Methodologies

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Agile
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Scrum
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Extreme Programming — XP
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Full SDLC experience
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Soft Skills

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Strong analytical skills
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Problem-solving
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Communication
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Technical leadership
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Mentoring
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Ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

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Self-starter
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Comfortable with ambiguity
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Adaptable to fast-paced environments
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Education

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BS/MS in Computer Science
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Or equivalent work experience
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Backend Java Developer -- Hybrid -- W2 Profiles

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