# Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin)

> Emerging Travel Group · Georgia (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

We are looking for a **Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin)**.

What We Offer: the opportunity to influence technical and architectural decisions; involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment; hands-on experience with Big Data technologies and distributed systems; technical mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

**About the Project**

We develop a Big Data platform and tools focused on:

• Data Ingestion — collecting and delivering data from business systems to an analytical data warehouse..

• Data Maintenance — maintaining and optimizing data storage..

• Analytics Integration — integrating various analytics services and tools into the data platform.

**Our Tech Stack**

• Backend: Java, Python, Rust, Spring Boot.

• Data Streaming & CDC: Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Debezium.

• Data Processing & Storage: Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Trino, Ozone S3.

• Database: PostgreSQL.

• Infrastructure: Kubernetes.

## Requirements

### Technical Requirements

**Must-have**

-   Java and/or Kotlin
-   Spring Boot
-   Apache Kafka
-   Relational databases (PostgreSQL)

**Nice-to-have**

-   Rust and/or Python
-   Apache Spark
-   S3-compatible object storage
-   Experience with distributed systems and Big Data technologies

### What We Expect

-   A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
-   Interest in contributing to technical discussions, design decisions, and architecture.
-   Willingness to learn new technologies, receive feedback, and grow with guidance from the Tech Lead.

## Benefits

-   Flexible schedules and the opportunity to work remotely.
-   Ambitious and supportive team who love what they do, appreciate each other, and grow together.
-   Internal programs for adaptation and training, development of soft skills, and leadership abilities.
-   Partial compensation for participating in external training and conferences.
-   Corporate English school: Group and individual lessons, speaking clubs with colleagues from all over the world.
-   Corporate prices on hotels and travel services.
-   MyTime Day Off - an extra non-working day without loss of compensation.

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## Apply

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