Java Software Engineer

Optomi • Contract • California, United States, US • 6d ago

Job Description:

Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the entertainment industry, is searching for an experienced Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their dynamic team. In this role, you would be responsible for building robust, scalable backend services that support dynamic content streaming, audience targeting, and promotional eligibility systems. You would work on a new ecosystem of services aimed at improving flexibility and response times, while contributing to a highly reliable backend infrastructure.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

The opportunity to work with an industry leader to shape the future of streaming content delivery!
Hybrid work schedule flexibility!
Competitive pay!

Experience of the ideal candidate:

Backend Expertise: Proficient in Java, with deep knowledge of the Java ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
AWS Cloud Services: Extensive experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2, etc.), focusing on serverless architectures and cloud-native solutions.
Scalability & Performance: Proven ability to build scalable systems that handle high traffic and deliver fast response times.
CICD Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) for service integration and deployment.
Operations Support: Understanding of cloud architecture and experience supporting backend operations with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Frontend development skills (JavaScript, React) are a plus but not required.
Ability to seamlessly integrate backend services with front-end components when needed.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and best practices for API development.

Responsibilities of the ideal candidate:

Develop and maintain Java Spring based micro services for backend processes.
Enhance our content management systems, tools, and workflows with a full stack perspective.
Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code across the full stack.
Adhere to best practices in engineering, including Agile methodologies.
Proactively identify and address bottlenecks in the software development process.
Participate in code reviews

Job Location(s):

Los Angeles, CA

Santa Monica, CA

Seattle, WA

New York, NY

Orlando, FL