Backend Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Description
Description
What You’ll Own
Backend development for internal platforms, APIs, middleware services, and operational tools
Investigation and resolution of backend escalations and production issues
Supporting middleware event processing and system integrations
Contributing to reporting/data-related backend services
Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Working closely with frontend, platform, and support teams to unblock issues quickly
Assisting in automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools to improve workflows and productivity
Helping reduce escalation load so the Ops Dev team can focus on long-term platform development
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
3–4+ years of backend development experience
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services
Comfortable working in production environments and handling escalations/debugging
Understanding of microservices, integrations, and middleware concepts
Familiarity with SQL/relational databases
Experience with Git and modern development workflows
Comfortable using AI tools and automation to improve engineering productivity
Strong roubleshooting and analytical skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Experience with developer portals or internal platforms
Exposure to frontend/backend integration workflows
Experience with cloud platforms or DevOps practices
Familiarity with event-driven systems or message queues
Experience supporting high-volume production systems
Core Responsibilities
The Backend Engineer will develop and maintain internal platforms, APIs, and middleware services while resolving production issues. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3–4+ years of backend development experience with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. Experience with REST APIs, microservices, SQL, and production environment troubleshooting is required.
About Trucker Path Inc.
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 51-200 employees
Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. Its Trucker Path app is currently in use by nearly 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers, and COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet. For more information, visit www.truckerpath.com.