Backend Developer - Java

• Design and build backend systems and tooling that manage catalog data such as SKUs, product configuration metadata, and integration with commerce and entitlement systems.
• Develop and extend platform services using Java, working with internal APIs and cloud infrastructure to support scalable, reliable catalog data operations.
• Implement robust data validation and change control mechanisms, ensuring that catalog data is consistent, traceable, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Drive the adoption of AI and machine learning approaches to improve how catalog data is created, reviewed, and maintained including:
  • Automating validation of complex product relationships
  • Generating structured data suggestions
  • Identifying anomalies or inconsistencies across environments
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to understand data needs and implement configurable solutions that balance flexibility and safety.
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies to continuously improve the platform.
• Contribute to a forward-looking data architecture that supports new use cases like intelligent configuration, dynamic catalog generation, and audit automation.
• Support broader platform initiatives when needed your work will directly shape how product and licensing capabilities are built and delivered.

• 3+ years of experience as a backend software engineer working on platforms with complex data models or configuration needs.
• Proficient in Java, with strong skills in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Experience designing and working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB), especially in systems managing structured product or configuration data.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native development on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Practical experience with building and maintaining REST APIs and working with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, SQS).
• Exposure to or experience with AI/ML technologies used in backend systems such as:
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • AI agents for automation workflows
  • Vector databases and embeddings
• A strong appreciation for data quality, integrity, and lifecycle management in complex, distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience with catalog or configuration management systems, especially those involving SKUs or structured product data.
• Exposure to AI-assisted developer tooling, intelligent automation, or building platforms that leverage AI for validation or suggestion generation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation in a secure or regulated environment.
• Background in cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, or complex product licensing systems.

• Experience as a Data Engineer or working with data pipelines.
• Proficiency in writing optimized Database queries and database performance tuning.
• Familiarity in cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure).

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