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Staff Software Engineer (JAVA)

Conga
Location
Bulgaria
Posted
1 month ago
Department
R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience developing large-scale, complex applications with Java
  • Strong expertise in backend development, including multi-threading, messaging, streaming, performance optimization, and horizontal scalability
  • Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
  • Hands-on experience with Cassandra and other NoSQL databases
  • Strong knowledge of Redis, including caching and stream-based workflows
  • Experience with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure
Nice to have
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar)
  • Experience with Java 21 and/or Dropwizard
  • Familiarity with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch
  • Experience with Azure Service Bus, Redis Streams, or similar messaging technologies
  • Experience with AKS, Helm, or other Azure deployment tooling
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer at Conga, you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and technical direction of a cloud-native platform. Your role involves designing and building scalable backend services that support critical business processes for enterprise customers, mentoring engineers, and influencing architectural decisions within a distributed systems environment.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role emphasizes mentoring and influencing architectural decisions, which may appeal to candidates looking for leadership opportunities
  • The position requires a strong focus on cloud-native and microservices architecture, which may involve working with modern technologies
  • The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging candidates from various backgrounds to apply
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