Backend Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Description
Description
What You’ll Own
Backend development for internal platforms, APIs, middleware services, and operational tools
Investigation and resolution of backend escalations and production issues
Supporting middleware event processing and system integrations
Contributing to reporting/data-related backend services
Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Working closely with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly
Assisting in automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows and productivity
Helping reduce escalation load so the Ops Dev team can focus on long-term platform development
Requirements
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
3-4+ years of backend development experience
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services
Comfortable working in production environments and handling escalations/debugging
Understanding of microservices, integrations, and middleware concepts
Familiarity with SQL/relational databases
Experience with Git and modern development workflows
Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity
Strong roubleshooting and analytical skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Experience with developer portals or internal platforms
Exposure to frontend/backend integration workflows
Experience with cloud platforms or DevOps practices
Familiarity with event-driven systems or message queues
Experience supporting high-volume production systems