{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e328b82a7897da20c339e6ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e328b82a7897da20c339e6ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e328b82a7897da20c339e6ae","title":"Software Engineer (Java, SQL)","description":"About The CompanyAt Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!Docker’s AI Tools & Security team is building the foundation for the next generation of secure, developer-friendly AI infrastructure. Our flagship product, the MCP Gateway, empowers developers to connect, observe, and secure AI agents and tools across the entire lifecycle—from prototype to production. We’re defining how developers safely harness the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in real-world environments.About The RoleWe are seeking a Principal Backend Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, security, and developer experience. In this role, you will lead the technical direction of the Gateway and related services, working closely with Product, Design, and Security teams to deliver elegant frameworks and APIs that developers love to use. This is a high-velocity, high-ownership environment where you will be responsible for shipping fast, iterating constantly, and shaping the future of secure agent-based development. Your expertise will influence architectural decisions, mentor team members, and help define the technical roadmap for our innovative products.Qualifications12+ years of backend engineering experience, including extensive work on production-grade, distributed systems at scaleTechnical leadership across multiple teams or domains, with a proven ability to drive architectural vision, set technical direction, and influence long-term product strategyExceptional product and platform mindset—thinking beyond implementation to how technology impacts developer and business outcomesExpertise in designing and evolving large-scale, cloud-native systems, with deep knowledge of distributed computing, service-oriented architecture, and performance optimizationDemonstrated experience building secure, resilient, and high-throughput backend services, with a strong grasp of reliability engineering principles such as SLOs, observability, and incident responseFluency in Go (preferred) or other modern systems languages like Rust, Java, C++, with the ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor in language-specific best practicesStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including CI/CD, testing strategies, source control, and deployment automation in complex, multi-service environmentsProven track record of technical mentorship and cross-functional collaboration to enable teams to deliver high-impact, high-quality software efficientlyDeep experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code toolingOwnership mentality with a bias for action and iterative delivery, balancing short-term impact with architectural healthExcellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesComfortable operating autonomously in distributed, remote-first teams and leading through influence rather than authorityBonus QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecturePrior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specificationWhat to ExpectFirst 30 daysMeet team members and key stakeholdersBuild context about the problem space and prior artProvide feedback on current exploration and propose next steps aligned with Product and DesignFirst 90 daysCollaborate with Product and Design teams to define the product roadmapParticipate in customer calls to gather insights and feedbackEngage with colleagues across the company to foster cross-functional relationshipsContribute to team growth by participating in hiring processesOne Year OutlookBring the product to market, ensuring successful deployment and adoptionBenefitsFreedom and flexibility to fit work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness Days for personal well-beingHome office setup stipend for a comfortable remote work environment16 weeks of paid parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net/monthPTO plan encouraging work-life balanceQuarterly, company-wide hackathons to foster innovationTraining stipend for conferences, courses, and classesEquity participation, sharing in the company's growth and successDocker Swag and branded merchandiseMedical benefits, retirement plans, and holidays (varies by country)Equal OpportunityDocker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. 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