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Senior Backend Software EngineerBrooksourceUnited States

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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Brooksource
  • US
    United States
  • US
    United States

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Charlotte, NC (hybrid position 2 days/week in office) 1-year contract with potential for extension or full-time conversion. Work authorization required now and in future. No visa sponsorship available. No Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements. W-2 only. Brooksource is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Fortune 500 Energy & Utilities clients critical backend engineering team. In this role, you would be supporting a large, enterprise-scale platform in Charlotte, NC. This role sits in a key, high-impact position focused primarily on Java-based API development and data streaming services that power downstream analytics and data warehouse initiatives. This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys being heads-down in code, building and supporting APIs, and working within complex, data-centric environments. You will play a key role in providing redundancy and stability for API ownership today, with a transition into deeper data warehouse and platform work over time. RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java Develop and support streaming applications using Apache Flink and Kafka Build APIs backed primarily by PostgreSQL data stores Contribute to and maintain existing API patterns and frameworks as they mature Provide production support and ongoing enhancements for existing services Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of backend services Support data-centric applications that feed downstream analytics and reporting systems Collaborate on data ingestion and integration patterns involving AWS Redshift and S3 Assist with the transition from API build-out into longer-term data warehouse initiatives Ensure APIs and data pipelines are designed with data quality and integrity in mind Operations & Support (20%) Act as a key redundancy and backup for existing API ownership Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues across services Participate in on-call or support rotations as needed Maintain a strong understanding of system behavior in production environments Collaboration & Engineering Standards (10%) Collaborate primarily with other engineers and development teams Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and technical knowledge sharing Follow established engineering standards and best practices REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have Technical Skills 5+ years of professional experience as a backend or software engineer Strong Java development experience, particularly for API development Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming Experience working with Apache Flink or similar stream-processing frameworks Strong PostgreSQL experience, including schema design and query optimization Experience supporting production systems and APIs Solid understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture Highly Desired Skills
Experience in banking or financial services environments AWS experience, particularly Redshift and S3 Data warehouse or analytics platform exposure Experience working in data-centric or platform teams Familiarity with API lifecycle management and monitoring Required Soft Skills & Attributes
Self-directed and comfortable working independently Pragmatic problem solver who can balance development and support work Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills Comfortable in stable, process-driven enterprise environments Reliable, consistent, and accountable engineer Ideal Candidate Profile
Enjoys building and owning backend APIs from development through production support Prefers working closely with other engineers rather than large stakeholder groups Has spent time in structured environments such as banks or large enterprises Is comfortable stepping in as a critical technical backup for key systems Likes roles that evolve over time as platforms mature You Might Not Be a Fit If You
Prefer heavy front-end, UI, or product-focused development Need constant stakeholder interaction or business engagement Strongly prefer greenfield-only development with no operational responsibility Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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