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We work with:\nClients across USA & Canada\nGlobal teams tackling exciting challenges\nA Remote-First Culture\nContinuous Growth and Innovation\nWe are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and maintaining scalable, high-performance services. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing robust back-end systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the reliability of our distributed services. 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