Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 16d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-16). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 16 Oct 2026 (16 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Remote
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Who may apply?
Not stated
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Greenhouse employer's own board first seen 16d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team building cross-channel management tools that turn massive, complex data streams into impactful actions across paid search, social, and retail media.
In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. You'll architect scalable RESTful APIs, optimize complex database queries for high-throughput data, and help drive our technical evolution as we scale our systems.
What You'll Do
- Core Engineering: Write robust, efficient, and scalable backend code primarily in Java.
- API Architecture: Design, develop, document, and consume robust REST APIs for seamless integration with internal microservices, frontend apps, and external partners.
- Database Optimization: Write and optimize complex SQL queries using major relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL) to ensure high data integrity and performance at scale.
- Collaboration & Workflow: Manage version control using Git and GitHub, focusing on clean code history, clear branching/merging practices, and collaborative code reviews.
- System Evolution: Contribute to modernizing our architecture, helping transition and scale services for peak performance.
What We're Looking For
- Java Expertise: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with dedicated, hands-on expertise developing and maintaining enterprise Java applications.
- Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design using a major RDBMS like MySQL.
- API Development: Proven, professional experience in building and consuming RESTful web services.
- Version Control: Solid, practical understanding of Git and GitHub workflows (branching strategies, merging, resolving conflicts).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Nice-to-Haves
- Hands-on experience deploying, managing, or monitoring applications on cloud platforms such as GCP.
- Hands-on experience with modern data stacks, particularly BigQuery and dbt.
- Experience transitioning legacy Java/Tomcat/MySQL tech stacks to modern cloud-native setups.
- Familiarity with modern AI productivity and coding tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate development workflows.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
- At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.