Java Backend Engineer – Infrastructure & Distributed Systems

Job title: Java Backend Engineer – Infrastructure & Distributed Systems Work Location: San Jose, CA 95112 Job Description: The engineer will support backend infrastructure used by large-scale location and context-based services. The role involves handling smaller feature requests and well-defined engineering initiatives, including automation of file processing, service integrations, and consolidation of distance-metric implementations. Must-Have Skills • Strong proficiency in Java. • Hands-on backend server development experience. • Familiarity with the Linux environment and command-line tools. • Experience with at least one source-control system: GIT, Mercurial, Perforce, Jujutsu. • Experience in at least one: Guice, Asynchronous frameworks, Multithreaded application development. • Ability to collaborate effectively with teams operating across different locations and time zones. • Working in MTV time zone /- 1 hour. Mandatory Skills • Strong proficiency in Java. • Hands-on backend server development experience. • Familiarity with the Linux environment and command-line tools. • Experience with at least one source-control system: GIT, Mercurial, Perforce, Jujutsu. • Experience in at least one: Guice, Asynchronous frameworks, Multithreaded application development. • Ability to collaborate effectively with teams operating across different locations and time zones. Good to Have Skills • Proficiency in one or more of the following: Kotlin, Golang, Python, Google App Engine. • Experience working with distributed teams across time zones. • Experience with large-scale NoSQL technologies such as Bigtable, HBase.