Senior / Staff Java Backend Engineer

Business Area : Seniority Level :

Mid-Senior level

Job Description :

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Staff Java Backend Engineer to join our team as an independent contributor who will operate with significant autonomy. This role requires a self-directed professional capable of making architectural decisions, owning complex projects end-to-end, and driving technical initiatives with minimal supervision.

As a Sr. / Staff Software Engineer you will :

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Java and related technologies

Make independent technical decisions regarding architecture, technology stack, and implementation approaches

Own entire feature development lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment and monitoring

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams

Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior team members

Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement robust solutions

Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption

Document technical decisions, system architecture, and development processes

Participate in on-call rotation for production support

We are excited about you if you have :

7+ years of professional Java development experience

Expert knowledge of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data)

Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL) and query optimization

Solid understanding of REST API design principles

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog)

Experience with CI / CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

Understanding of security best practices and authentication / authorization patterns

You may also have :

Strong communication skills : Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Self-directed and autonomous : Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Decision-making capability : Proven ability to evaluate trade-offs and make sound technical decisions under uncertainty

Problem-solving mindset : Analytical approach to complex technical challenges

Collaborative spirit : Effective at working with distributed teams and managing stakeholder expectations

Adaptability : Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements

Ownership mentality : Takes responsibility for outcomes and follows through on commitments

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

What you can expect from us :

Generous PTO Policy

Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

Flexible WFH Policy

Mental & Physical Wellness programs

Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

Access to Continued Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Resource Groups

EEO / VEVRAA

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