Senior Backend Engineer - Contractor - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally.

In Short

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
• Deliver well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project requirements
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications
• Integrate with third-party data providers (e.g. sports data, video, commentary)
• Use Git to manage code versioning and contribute to shared repositories
• Manage deployments across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod)
• Ensure systems are performant, secure, and resilient
• Identify and manage project-level technical dependencies
• Participate in sprint planning and delivery-focused meetings with the wider team
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of Java 11+
• Spring Boot and Spring Framework (v5+)
• JPA/Hibernate and ORM principles
• Designing and building microservice architectures
• Creating and consuming RESTful APIs
• Git for version control and collaborative development
• JSON and working with structured data
• Unit testing with frameworks like JUnit
• Task management tools like JIRA
• Writing technical documentation for APIs and backend components

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Remote work opportunity
• Access to the latest technologies
• Professional development opportunities