Remote (Global)

Newsweek is hiring a Back-End Developer

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing backend services in Java and Spring Boot to power scalable, high-performing systems
  • Applying Hexagonal Architecture and clean code principles to ensure long-term maintainability and modularity
  • Building and consuming RESTful APIs, focusing on versioning and developer-friendly design
  • Integrating asynchronous processes using Apache Kafka in a distributed microservices architecture
  • Collaborating with infrastructure engineers to deploy services using Terraform on Microsoft Azure
  • Participating in code reviews and applying software craftsmanship in a team that values continuous learning

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience as a Java backend developer
  • Solid hands-on experience with the Spring Boot ecosystem (e.g., Spring Web, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
  • Proven ability to design, consume, and document RESTful APIs
  • Comfort working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
  • Confident writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
  • Experience working with Git and following modern version control workflows
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in distributed teams

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Hexagonal Architecture (Ports & Adapters)
  • Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and CQRS
  • Knowledge of Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures
  • Exposure to non-relational databases like Redis
  • Experience deploying services on Azure using Terraform
About company
Newsweek
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
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Category backend
Posted 7 months ago