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Bayside Solutions

Backend Software Engineer, Java / Scala

Hybrid

Cupertino, United states

$ 70 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

13-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving Java Scala Research Attention to detail Architecture Programming Databases Analytical Skills Prometheus Grafana

Job Specifications

Backend Software Engineer, Java / Scala

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $124,800 - $145,600 per year

Location: Cupertino, CA - Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

Building the next generation of foundational tools that empower software developers. Our Observability team is a fast-moving, highly skilled team designing and building a suite of platforms and services that help our engineers observe and get insights into their systems. If the thought of working with petabytes of data interests you, this is the place to be. Our systems must scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work" while supporting some of the largest services in the world. We are seeking a highly skilled Java and Scala Distributed Systems Engineer to join our team. This role demands a deep understanding of large-scale data systems, a strong foundation in observability, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects from inception to completion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirement gathering across cross-functional teams
Developing practical, fault-tolerant, high-performance distributed systems.
Leading and participating in technical design discussions across cross-functional teams.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the domain and come up with creative ideas in the domain.
Willingness to lead an independent research in the field of work.
Enthusiastic Developer to join as a member of this collaborative and friendly team. You should be someone with ideas and passion for software delivered as a service to maximize reuse, efficiency, and simplicity.

Requirements and Qualifications:

BS or MS in CS or equivalent
5+ years of industry experience
Deep understanding of core CS concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming
Proficiency in programming languages Java and Scala
Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable infrastructure services
Deep understanding and work experience in distributed systems
Experience designing and using columnar storage systems
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in building Observability platforms is preferred
Experience in building query engines is a plus
Familiarity with time series database internals
Experience with Observability solutions using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana
Passion for developing clear, robust, and maintainable code
Ability to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks.
Great communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

Java, Scala, Distributed Systems, Large-scale Data Systems, Observability Platforms, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Design, Fault-tolerant Systems, High-performance Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Concurrent Programming, Scalable Infrastructure Services, Columnar Storage Systems, Query Engines, Time Series Databases, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Petabyte-scale Data, Requirements Gathering, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Architecture, Backend Development, CS Fundamentals, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Technical Leadership, Research Skills, Code Quality, Maintainable Code, Communication Skills

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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About the Company

Bayside Solutions is an industry-leading provider of staff augmentation and consulting services. Since 2001, we've built our company around a single concept - relationships. We focus on the people we serve. We're straightforward, consistent and 100% accountable. We deliver more intelligent solutions that help our clients and candidates thrive. Bottom line, we've raised the bar in workforce solutions. Business and Technology Staffing Your IT and telecom systems are essential to thriving in today's global market. Having the ... Know more