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Senior JVM Backend Engineer (Java / Clojure)

Java Engineer
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At Lumenalta, we create impactful software solutions that drive innovation and transform businesses. Since 2000, we’ve partnered with visionary leaders to build cutting-edge tech, solve complex challenges, and deliver results faster through our elite teams and tech-driven approach. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

What we're working on:

Enterprise companies partner with us to launch innovative digital products serving hundreds of millions of users, transactions, and data points. The problems we solve are complex, distributed, and high-scale, requiring strong system design skills, pragmatic decision-making, and a deep understanding of backend architecture.

We work across industries such as Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media, and other highly regulated or data-intensive environments.

We’re looking for engineers who thrive in ambiguity, value clean architecture, and enjoy building resilient systems that scale.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java (technical assessment required)
  • Strong experience with Clojure and/or Grails (Groovy)
  • Deep understanding of the JVM ecosystem
  • Experience building RESTful and/or event-driven systems
  • Experience working with Kafka or similar messaging/event streaming platforms
  • Experience designing scalable, distributed systems
  • Familiarity with functional programming principles (immutability, pure functions, concurrency models)
  • Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Cloud experience (AWS preferred: ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • English fluency, verbal and written

Location

This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules.

Application Deadline

This role is an evergreen position with no predetermined start date. Applications will be accepted until March 29, 2026. As we continue to build our talent pipeline, the position may be reposted to allow us to connect with additional qualified professionals.

Traits of a Lumen

Radically Engaged

Strong performers, constant communication, quality work. We deliver impact.

Bright mindset

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Lead the way

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Lightspeed

Agile, collaborative, action-first. We move fast to deliver the best.

Join the bright side

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