Staff Software Engineer- Backend

Job description

***Acceldata is reimagining the way companies observe their Data!*** *Acceldata is the pioneer and leader in data observability, revolutionizing how enterprises manage and observe data by offering comprehensive insights into various key aspects of data, data pipelines and data infrastructure across various environments. Our platform empowers data teams to manage products effectively by ensuring data quality, preventing failures, and controlling costs.* **A day in the life of a Staff Software Engineer** Design and build scalable, reliable, and performant distributed systems using Java and microservices architecture. Contribute to system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decisions. Develop robust APIs and microservices with high availability and low latency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Data, DevOps) to deliver high-quality releases. Optimize system performance and scalability across large datasets. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices. **You are a great fit for the role, if you have** **9–12 years** of hands-on experience in backend development using **Java**. Strong understanding of **distributed systems**, **system design**, and **microservices**. Experience with **NoSQL databases** (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB). Hands-on experience with **event streaming technologies** (e.g., Kafka, Spark). Solid experience in building large-scale, cloud-native systems. Working knowledge of **Databricks or Snowflake or** **Big Data** technologies is preferred. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced product environment.