📌Backend Developer – Java, Spring Boot & Kafka (Full-time Contract, Remote)

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a technically curious backend developer ready to make an impact in a collaborative, clean-code-driven environment. If you’re passionate about building scalable services, exploring domain-driven design, and working on distributed systems, this might be the opportunity for you.

🗓 Start date: ASAP
📆 Contract type: Contractor, indefinite
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 16.30 PST - 100% Remote

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing backend services in Java and Spring Boot to power scalable, high-performing systems
• Applying Hexagonal Architecture and clean code principles to ensure long-term maintainability and modularity
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs, focusing on versioning and developer-friendly design
• Integrating asynchronous processes using Apache Kafka in a distributed microservices architecture
• Collaborating with infrastructure engineers to deploy services using Terraform on Microsoft Azure
• Participating in code reviews and applying software craftsmanship in a team that values continuous learning

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

• 2–4 years of experience as a Java backend developer
• Solid hands-on experience with the Spring Boot ecosystem (e.g., Spring Web, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
• Proven ability to design, consume, and document RESTful APIs
• Comfort working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Confident writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
• Experience working with Git and following modern version control workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in distributed teams

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters)
• Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and CQRS
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures
• Exposure to non-relational databases like Redis
• Experience deploying services on Azure using Terraform

🧭 Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:

1. Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist

2. Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager

3. Technical Interview – 60 minutes with the Team and Hiring Manager, general overview of your expertise

4. Final Interview - 60 minutes with the Team and Hiring Manager, exploring your technical and problem-solving skills

🌟 Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

• 💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided
• 🌎 Global team experience with clients in Northamerica
• 💸 Competitive USD compensation
• 📚 Training and learning stipends
• 🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)
• 🧘‍♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.