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Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

Connexity, a Taboola company
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hybrid senior Full-time $160,000-$185,000 Santa Monica, California

First indexed 14 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated backend engineer to join our Internal Tools team. Our team owns the design and implementation of our next-generation internal tools platform , a new advertiser management platform that unifies several legacy systems under a single, modern foundation, with a focus on high-performance middleware and backend services.

You will play a central role in building this platform from the ground up: designing APIs and services, shaping the data model, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems
  • Develop APIs, microservices, and other server-side components that power platform features and functionality
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of backend systems, ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and performant
  • Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries that serve as the system of record for the platform
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features and improvements
  • Identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues, provide effective solutions, and optimize system performance
  • Maintain high standards for code quality, including thorough testing, code reviews, and documentation
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools, frameworks, and libraries

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of professional experience in backend development
  • Proficiency in Java, with experience in additional languages a plus
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
  • Solid knowledge of RESTful API design, best practices, and implementation
  • Strong expertise in relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data integrity
  • Experience with NoSQL databases or analytical warehouses is a plus
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design principles
  • Practical, hands-on experience using AI coding tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
  • Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
  • Learning & Development Program
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources
  • Equity
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