Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akkodis Group Nordics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a contract job in a remote setting with a client in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will focus on building scalable backend systems for large-scale eCommerce platforms, utilizing their strong experience in Java backend development and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable backend services using Java within Google’s internal frameworks
• Develop and enhance eCommerce platform features, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Work on distributed backend systems supporting low-latency and high-throughput applications
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system architecture, stability, and performance
• Build and support APIs and services powering web and mobile commerce applications
• Contribute to the design of next-generation commerce platforms for hardware and subscription-based products

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java (must-have)
• Experience with Google backend technologies such as Boq, Spanner, Flume, PLX, and App Framework (must-have)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with database design and large-scale data processing systems
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex production environments
• Experience with distributed or parallel computing algorithms
• Background in eCommerce platforms or payment processing systems
• Experience building high-scale consumer-facing applications
• Exposure to Android applications or mobile ecosystems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• A 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

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