Backend Engineer

About the Position

We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java, Go, and Kafka to join our team in Kyiv, Ukraine, for a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tech meetings and contribute to the project’s technical roadmap
• Work closely with support teams, troubleshoot issues, debug code
• Refactor existing code, fix bugs
• Tests developments (automation, regression, unit)

Requirements

• Experienced in REST APIs, microservices, Kafka-based data flows, and cloud deployments
• Knowledge of OpenID Connect, API integrations, and experience with Apache Flink or similar streaming frameworks is a strong plus
• Upper-Intermediate English speaking level
• Advanced Ukrainian speaking level is a must

Nice to Have

• Experience with Go, Java, or Ruby

We Offer

• Competitive monthly compensation
• Flexible working schedule
• Working remotely

About the Company

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, and a co-working office model.

Being in this craft for more than 8 years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

Founded in 2018, Blackbird Lab has grown to a team of 90+ professionals.