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Backend Platform Engineer

VirtualVocations
Full Timemid
Kansas City, Missouri, USPosted March 16, 2026

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Job Description

A company is looking for a Backend Platform Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Develop integration layers for structured data ingestion and routing through the platform

Design REST APIs and event-driven microservices for enterprise client interactions

Implement security and access control systems for complex organizational structures

Required Qualifications

Proficient in Java, with a strong understanding of the JVM and Spring Boot

Experience with SQL and data modeling, including writing complex queries

Knowledge of API design principles and best practices

Familiarity with distributed systems and handling failure scenarios

Experience with GCP, Kafka, or Kubernetes is a plus

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