Backend Java Engineer

October 20, 2026

Remote (within country)

Senior

France, United Kingdom

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Description

Backend engineering role focused on designing, developing and supporting distributed systems that combine scale with high reliability. The work covers low-latency services processing continuous event streams and analytical workloads across terabytes of data, running on Google Cloud Platform with Java-based microservices and SQL and NoSQL databases. The hire joins a core engineering team that shapes technical foundations and engineering practices. The position is fully remote for candidates based in France or the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Design data schemas and take ownership of data semantics
Maintain, improve, and scale Java APIs and distributed services
Investigate performance issues using server metrics, application data, and system behavior
Improve the reliability, testability, and maintainability of our backend systems
Partner with product and engineering teams on technical design and implementation
Help define technical standards across teams
Lead and own large-scale releases and technical projects
Use AI as a technical assistant to draft development plans and investigate problems or bugs
Critically assess AI-generated suggestions for accuracy, security, and suitability

Requirements

At least three years of experience designing, operating, and maintaining distributed systems
Professional fluency in spoken and written French (required)
Strong Java development skills
Experience with unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and Git-based version control
Experience leading significant releases or technical projects
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative and pragmatic approach to software development
A commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and testable systems
Experience troubleshooting and improving JVM performance
Experience with Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of distributed NoSQL databases or key-value stores
Strong Linux administration fundamentals

Conditions

Fully remote position with a digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work
Medical insurance options for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off
Employer-subsidized mental health and employee wellness programs
Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development
All offers include stock options so employees have the opportunity to benefit from the company's success
Up to 10% travel based on business needs or as requested by your manager
Role's scope may change based on business needs