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  📌Backend Developer – Java, Spring & 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.