Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

CB4, part of the world-leading retail Gap Inc., is looking for a top-talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our core R&D team!

In this hands-on role, you will design and implement robust backend components, contribute to the development of complex features in a data-driven environment, and serve as a professional anchor within the team. You'll work closely with other engineers and teams to ensure scalable, high-performance solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join an amazing start-up environment while backed by a Fortune 500 company. You will work on innovative new products for Gap and an array of international customers. Make a true impact breaking into the global, multi-billion-dollar retail analytics market and revolutionize the status quo by introducing pattern recognition and machine learning strategies.

At CB4, we work in a flexible hybrid model!

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement backend components and infrastructure
• Develop advanced features and services in a distributed, cloud-based environment
• Collaborate with other engineers and provide guidance when needed
• Work with cross-functional teams on system integrations and API development
• Contribute to the evolution of the system architecture and data flows

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience as a senior backend/server/infrastructure engineer – must
• Hands-on experience with Java in high-volume, multithreaded, cloud-based environments – must
• Experience with microservices architecture and REST API development
• Background in big data technologies, data pipelines, and/or data lake implementation
• Strong understanding of OOP/OOD principles – must
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies
• Experience working with cloud platforms – Google Cloud is an advantage
• Proven ability to mentor and support other developers
• B.Sc. in computer science, engineering, or equivalent

Interpersonal & Personal Skills:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• High level of independence and accountability
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

CB4 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment across our offices and teams. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.