Lead Backend Data Engineer
Montevideo - Uruguay
Job Summary
What is this position about
- Design and build scalable backend systems using Java with deep expertise in production-grade application development.
- Lead the architecture and implementation of distributed systems ensuring reliability scalability and performance across complex multi-service environments handling large-scale data processing.
- Develop and optimize concurrent and multi-threaded applications implementing thread synchronization patterns locks barriers and atomic operations for high-performance data-intensive systems.
- Build and maintain big data pipelines and infrastructure to handle high-volume data ingestion processing and storage at scale.
- Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes defining deployment strategies scaling policies and resource management for backend services processing big data workloads.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define service contracts APIs and integration patterns.
- Implement observability and monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance visibility.
- Support production deployments troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications :
- Deep proficiency in Java with strong understanding of advanced language features and best practices.
- Solid expertise in concurrency patterns multi-threading thread synchronization (locks barriers mutexes) atomic operations and volatile semantics.
- Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing distributed systems including challenges like consistency fault tolerance and data replication.
- Practical knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration deployment strategies and service management (production-level exposure expected).
- Strong SQL and database design fundamentals.
- Experience with system profiling performance analysis and optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana Prometheus or Loki.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex distributed system issues.
- Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and collaborate with team members.
- Experience with Spring Framework or other modern Java backend frameworks is a plus.
- Background in Kafka or event-streaming architectures is a plus.
- Familiarity with reactive programming frameworks or reactive systems design is a plus.
- Prior experience in programmatic advertising or real-time data processing systems is a plus.
What about languages
English: Advanced (required for effective communication with global teams)
How much experience must I have
5 years of experience in Backend Engineering or related disciplines such as Systems Engineering or Full-Stack Development with demonstrated expertise in distributed systems and multi-threaded application design.
Additional Information :
Our Perks and Benefits:
Every day lunches! (headquarters):
- Vegetarian vegan gluten and sugar free options.
- Gourmet meals every Friday with our on-site chef!
Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance.
All the equipment you need to harness your talent (Macbook and accessories).
Snacks and beverages available everyday (headquarters).
After office events football tennis and game nights (headquarters).
Everyone is welcome to join our football league every Wednesdays and Fridays.
Challenge your teammates to a pool game and win the offices trophy!
Tennis courts available for friendly matches.
Not a sports person Dont worry we also have chess championships game and music nights for you to join!
Learning opportunities:
- AWS Certifications (we are AWS Partners).
- Study plans courses and other certifications.
- English Lessons.
- Learn from your teammates on our Tech Tuesdays!
Mentoring and Development opportunities to shape your career path.
Anniversary and birthday gifts.
Great location and even greater teammates!
So what are the next steps Our team is eager to learn about you! Send us your resume or LinkedIn profile below and well explore working together!
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Blend360 is an award-winning provider of data, analytics, and talent solutions for Fortune 500 companies. The company has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies every year they have been in business and has been awarded a world-class ranking in client satisfaction for th ... View more