Staff Backend Engineer, Recipe Management System (Kotlin/Java) at CookUnity

CookUnity is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join the Recipe Management System (RMS) team. CookUnity is a platform connecting the world with chefs, delivering meals nationwide. The RMS team is central to CookUnity’s culinary innovation, building and maintaining the systems that chefs rely on to create and manage recipes.

The Staff Backend Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that power CookUnity’s core recipe management functionalities. He will work with other engineers, product managers, and designers to develop efficient backend systems using Kotlin and Java. This role focuses on backend architecture, performance, and scalability, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a passion for optimizing workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for the Recipe Management System using Kotlin and Java.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and maintainable microservices using Micronaut or Spring Boot.
• Implement workflow automation and orchestration using Temporal.
• Optimize database interactions and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers.
• Ensure system reliability and uptime by implementing best practices.
• Perform code reviews, contribute to best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
• Work closely with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive innovation.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of backend development experience with Kotlin and/or Java.
• Experience with Micronaut or Spring Boot frameworks.
• Strong understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in SQL databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience building high-performance, scalable backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and passion for clean code.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

The role offers:

• Get paid in USD
• Remote work
• 15 days of vacation each year from the start date
• Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider
• 16 fully paid Argentinian holidays
• Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
• Paid family leave
• A range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform.
• Personalized English coach
• 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical.