Senior Backend Software Engineer | Java/Kotlin | International

About the roleWe’re looking for a remote Senior Backend Engineer (generalist) with strong experience in Java (and ideally Kotlin) to join our early team and help build our product from zero to one. You’ll collaborate closely with other team members on projects that include integrating with enterprise systems, scraping and processing large data sets, and developing systems that enable users to leverage LLMs to generate sales insights at scale—deriving valuable information from millions of public documents.You might be a fit if you: Are a senior developer with Enterprise B2B SaaS experience or Big data processing experience in the JVM ecosystem and ideally Kotlin.Are excited to roll up your sleeves and work in all parts of the backend and have experience working in small teams & startups. Ideally have experience working in a fast-growing startup.Ideally have experience with the following stack: Kotlin (BE)GCPGoogle Cloud SQL for PostgreSQLFirebasePythonHave experience with some of the following (not required):Natural Language GenerationEnterprise API integrationsPrompt EngineeringLarge Scale Web Scraping & ParsingAre fluent in written and spoken EnglishInterview ProcessWe move fast — really fast. Getting back to someone today beats tomorrow, and our interview process reflects that mindset. Please keep us posted on your timeline so we can move quickly and speed things up where needed.After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 20-minute phone interview during which a member of our team will make sure you're a good fit for the role. You will have the opportunity ask questions and learn more about the role as well. We'll then send you a programming challenge that consists of two parts: LeetCode and SQL. Beyond that step, you will enter the main process, which consists of three interviews:System design exercise hands-on.Live coding in Java/Kotlin.Product thinking and past work.Our goal is to finish the process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. How We WorkBuild Bridges to Help Customers Win - We pride ourselves on being obsessively customer-centric.Shooting Star Speed - We move with extreme speed. We value momentum, decisiveness, and the ability to accelerate when it matters.Fun Is a Feature - Fun is a Feature means we intentionally design Starbridge to be an energizing place to do hard work. Joy, humor, and camaraderie make great teams faster, sharper, and more resilient.In the Arena - We believe the best ideas come from living close to the work, feeling the friction, hearing the nuance, and experiencing the details firsthand.Eligibility to Work in Europe or LATAM: Candidates must hold valid authorization to work in the country where they will be based. At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or assist with work permit applications.

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