Backend Developer (Java/Python)

Ambush is a people-first company. We believe that our success is built on the talent and dedication of our team. We take a human-centered approach to everything we do, from recruiting top-tier remote professionals to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Since 2015, we’ve been growing our consulting business by delivering exceptional quality work to our clients. We’re not afraid to take risks and always strive to find the best solution, not just the easiest one. Our highly skilled team of engineers is committed to using their expertise to tackle every challenge with passion and precision.

Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. At Ambush, you’ll find a dynamic environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and share your expertise with your colleagues. We offer various initiatives to help you enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge base.

If you’re a team player who’s driven to achieve great things and passionate about making a real impact, we want you on our team.

When you join us, you will:

1. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards.
2. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback to peers.
3. Contribute to various components and services built on different technology stacks, ensuring scalability and performance.
4. Automate maintenance tasks to reduce operational overhead and improve system reliability.
5. Design, implement, and test complex distributed software application frameworks.
6. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance and scalability issues in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of backend services.
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve existing systems.
9. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices within the team.

What we'd like to see in a candidate:

1. Hands-on experience in large-scale backend development using Java. Experience with Python is a strong plus.
2. Proven track record of building and maintaining complex RESTful APIs.
3. Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Puppet.
4. Knowledge of frontend frameworks like React or Angular is a nice-to-have.
5. Strong debugging skills and experience with modern monitoring/instrumentation systems like OpenTelemetry and DataDog.
6. Strong self-management capabilities with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively.
8. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
9. A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a time-critical environment.