Core Java and SQL

Boston, Massachusetts

Motion Recruitment
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Join a small, agile team building a highly scalable, cloud-based backend powering complex data-driven web applications. This is a great opportunity for a backend engineer with strong Java and SQL expertise who thrives in a startup-like environment and enjoys tackling performance-heavy challenges.

This is an opportunity to work side-by-side with the Chief Software Architect on a lean team driving architecture and core functionality. You'll be writing highly concurrent Java code and building systems that process and aggregate real-time data. If you're looking for hands-on architecture ownership and love working across scalable backend systems, this is a high-impact role where you'll see the results of your work fast.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 6-12 years of experience in backend development
  • Core Java (multithreading and asynchronous programming)
  • PostgreSQL (advanced querying and relational design)
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Google Cloud Platform
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Firebase (RTDB or Firestore)
  • Snowflake
  • Experience at early-stage startups
  • Distributed systems architecture
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown:
  • 80% Java & SQL
  • 20% Cloud, Docker, Infrastructure
Daily Responsibilities:
  • 90% Hands-On Development
  • 10% Team Collaboration (working closely with the Chief Architect)
The Offer
  • Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Sydney Diaz

Specialization :
  • Software Engineering
  • Java
Date Posted: 14 May 2025
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