Principal Backend Java Engineer

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years • Backend Development • $143,700 PA - $245,520 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

We are hiring a Principal Backend Java Engineer with a strong background in large-scale distributed systems. You will work on one of the world's largest distributed systems, handling petabytes of data and billions of inbound connections daily. The role involves developing infrastructure and solving technical challenges in distributed computing, data structures, and algorithms to maintain high-performing systems for over 200 million active users. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, monitoring, and operating large-scale distributed systems, automating infrastructure, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience or 8+ years with Master's
  • 9+ years of Java experience
  • Experience in a GCP environment
  • Strong experience in large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with NoSQL and Key/Value data stores (e.g., Redis, MongoDB, Memcached)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, connection tuning, and performance optimization
  • Expertise in systems architecture design
  • End-to-end software development lifecycle experience
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working effectively in a remote setting
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with data mining, text processing, and classification algorithms
  • Experience building internet-scale streaming systems in Java on Linux
  • 5+ years of customer-facing software/technology or consulting experience
  • Understanding of statistical methods and exploratory data analysis
Perks:
  • Racker Life
  • Benefits information available

Job Details

Job Summary:  We’re hiring a Principal Backend Java Engineer with a strong background in large scale distributed systems. You’ll work on one of the largest distributed systems in the world, running on thousands of machines and handling petabytes of data. You’ll be developing infrastructure and solving many technical challenges in the areas of distributed computing frameworks, data structures and algorithms. This team develops and maintains high-performing systems for thier 200 million plus active users.  We develop technology that changes the internet while handling billions of inbound connections per day to manage trillions of messages requiring petabytes of efficient storage.
 
Work Location:
·         If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… 2 days in the office and three days remote.
·         If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop large-scale distributed systems that balance resources, constraints, requirements, and complexity
  • Deploy, monitor and operate large scale production systems distributed across the globe 
  • Automate the provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and management of our infrastructure
  • Lead projects and mentor junior team members
  • Participate in agile development with weekly sprints, planning & estimating work, daily standup, & retrospective
  • Effectively collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Recommend alternative approaches to solving complex problems and use new technology to achieve goals

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study with 10+ years of relevant industry experience /  Master’s degree in Computer Science with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 9+ years of Java experience.
  • Must have experience working within a GCP environment.
  • Strong experience in large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience with NoSQL and Key/Value data stores, e.g redis/MongoDB/Memcached.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, connection tuning, performance tuning, optimization.
  • Expertise in designing systems architecture, collaborating effectively with external partners, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with data mining, text processing, and classification algorithms.
  • Experience in building distributed, low-cost, internet-scale streaming systems in Java, ideally on Linux.
  • E2E software development lifecycle experience, including building and maintaining production-grade software.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Worked effectively in a remote setting, maintaining strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • 5+ years of experience in customer-facing software/technology or consulting.
  • Understanding of statistical methods and exploratory data analysis.

Discover your inner Racker: Racker Life
Information on benefits  offered is here.
#LI-MF1 #LI-Remote


The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.

 

·       The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $143,700 - $210,760.

·       The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $153,000 - $224,400.

·       The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $167,400 - $245,520.

 

Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. #LI-MF1 

 

 

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

 

 

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.


About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

 

 

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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