📌Backend Developer – Java, Spring Boot & Kafka (Full-time Contract, Remote)

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a technically curious backend developer ready to make an impact in a collaborative, clean-code-driven environment. If you’re passionate about building scalable services, exploring domain-driven design, and working on distributed systems, this might be the opportunity for you.

🗓 Start date: August 2025
📆 Contract type: Contractor, indefinite
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 16.30 PST - 100% Remote

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and implementing backend services in Java and Spring Boot to power scalable, high-performing systems
Applying Hexagonal Architecture and clean code principles to ensure long-term maintainability and modularity
Building and consuming RESTful APIs, focusing on versioning and developer-friendly design
Integrating asynchronous processes using Apache Kafka in a distributed microservices architecture
Collaborating with infrastructure engineers to deploy services using Terraform on Microsoft Azure
Participating in code reviews and applying software craftsmanship in a team that values continuous learning

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

2–4 years of experience as a Java backend developer
Solid hands-on experience with the Spring Boot ecosystem (e.g., Spring Web, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
Proven ability to design, consume, and document RESTful APIs
Comfort working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
Confident writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
Experience working with Git and following modern version control workflows
Strong communication and collaboration skills in distributed teams

Nice-to-haves

Familiarity with Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters)
Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and CQRS
Knowledge of Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures
Exposure to non-relational databases like Redis
Experience deploying services on Azure using Terraform

🧭 Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:

Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager
Technical Interview – 60 minutes with the Team and Hiring Manager, general overview of your expertise
Final Interview - 60 minutes with the Team and Hiring Manager, exploring your technical and problem-solving skills

🌟 Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided
🌎 Global team experience with clients in Northamerica
💸 Competitive USD compensation
📚 Training and learning stipends
🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)
🧘‍♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.