[Remote] Backend Engineer 1
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DUPR is a leading market player in the sports technology industry, known for its pioneering algorithm and ratings application. The Backend Engineer I will be responsible for backend engineering on DUPR's server-side systems, focusing on building and maintaining Kotlin/Spring Boot services while providing technical support to B2B integration partners.
Responsibilities
- Back-End Development: Develop and maintain Kotlin/Spring Boot services that power DUPR's platform
- Database Management: Work with PostgreSQL as the primary datastore, including writing and reviewing Liquibase migration scripts
- Cloud Infrastructure: Work alongside senior engineers with AWS services including SQS (async messaging), S3 (file storage), EventBridge (event routing), and RDS (managed PostgreSQL)
- B2B Partner Support: Triage and debug integration issues reported by external B2B partners
- Integration of User-Facing Elements: Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate client-facing features with server-side logic, ensuring smooth coordination across the stack
- Code Optimization: Contribute to improving the performance and scalability of existing backend features, providing implementation feedback in design discussions and code reviews
- Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve bugs and bottlenecks in backend systems, working methodically to understand root causes and deliver durable fixes
- Learning and Growth: Actively develop skills in Kotlin, Spring Boot, AWS, and backend best practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–2 years of professional backend development experience
- Hands-on experience with Kotlin, or strong JVM language depth (Java or Scala) with a clear commitment to working in Kotlin
- Experience with Spring Boot or a comparable server-side framework
- Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and RESTful API design
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Experience or interest in functional and/or reactive programming
- Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot
- Interest or hands-on experience building user-facing features that leverage LLMs or AI APIs
- Knowledge of pickleball or rating systems
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