Middle Java Engineer

Our client is a leading U.S. fashion retailer, offering apparel, footwear, beauty, and home goods. It operates 350+ stores and robust online platforms, combining in-store and digital experiences.

We’re looking for a backend-focused Software Engineer (70% Backend / 30% Frontend) to join a high-impact team.

In this role, you’ll help design, build, and maintain scalable systems that power seamless digital customer experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions while continuously improving engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services (REST APIs, event-driven systems, databases, cloud infrastructure)
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and partner teams in an agile environment
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Contribute to system design and technical decision-making
• Support and enhance full-stack features when needed (primarily backend-focused)
• Participate in code reviews and help improve overall code quality
• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize system reliability
• Contribute to monitoring, logging, and observability (metrics, dashboards, alerts)
• Ensure solutions meet security and quality standards

Skills Required

• Strong backend development experience (REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals (OOP, design patterns, data modeling, algorithms)
• Experience with at least one backend language (e.g., Go, Java, .NET)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern infrastructure
• Basic frontend experience (JavaScript, React/TypeScript)
• Experience with CI/CD, testing, and modern development workflows
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and monitoring tools is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in collaborative teams

Engagement Model: Direct Independent Contractor (Please read carefully)

This is an independent contractor opportunity based on a direct contractual relationship between Zoolatech and the individual service provider.

To facilitate this direct partnership, we engage with professionals who are registered and operate as a sole proprietorship, private entrepreneur, or an equivalent self-employment status in your country.

Please note that our model does not accommodate contracts through third-party intermediaries such as agencies, incubators, or umbrella companies. The essential requirement is your ability to enter into a service agreement and invoice Zoolatech directly. This is not an offer of direct employment.

Please note that only candidates whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted.