Senior Backend Java Engineer

Are you an Senior Front End Developer interested in helping address the world’s largest societal issues, such as climate change and water scarcity, working with a talented, successful, and fun team? Aligned Incentives (www.alignedincentives.com) is looking for top talent to create next generation SaaS tools serving the world’s largest organizations. Our solutions streamline data collection... complex data analytics, and data visualization. We are a very successful and fast-growing next generation SaaS company helping many of the world’s largest and most recognized organizations align societal, environmental, and financial objectives. Our collaborative team has a diverse mix of sustainability, financial, IT, and data science talent. We work with leading academics around the world to ensure that our approaches are grounded in robust science and cutting-edge thinking. Our people are thought-partners, innovators, and builders of a better, more aligned future. • *Position Overview:** As a Senior Backend Java Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our Java application logic and APIs. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications using the Spring Boot framework. • *Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot framework. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications. - Implement efficient and scalable database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL or other relational databases. - Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure the reliability and stability of backend systems. - Optimize application performance through profiling, tuning, and troubleshooting. - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies to continuously improve our backend systems. • *Qualifications:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong proficiency in Java 17. - Extensive experience in building backend applications using Spring Boot framework. - Solid understanding of relational database concepts and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases. - Proven track record of designing and developing RESTful APIs. - Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing. - Proficiency in performance profiling, optimization, and troubleshooting. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • *Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. - Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. - Knowledge of microservices architecture principles. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Apply Job!