Senior Polyglot Backend Developer

About Us
Ultra Labs is a U.S.-based business incubator/accelerator that focuses on software/tech-based businesses. We build and maintain multiple enterprise applications across diverse sectors. Our developers work as technical leaders, taking ownership of complex projects from architecture to deployment.

The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Polyglot Backend Developer to join our distributed team and take technical leadership on enterprise applications. You’ll primarily work on 1-2 active projects, with the flexibility to contribute across our portfolio as needed.

Required Experience & Skills
Technical Leadership
_7-10+ years of enterprise backend development
_Project ownership experience - Leading features from requirements through deployment
_Mentoring capabilities - Guiding junior developers and code quality standards
_Architecture decision-making - Contributing to technical direction and system design

Polyglot Programming Expertise
Core Requirements:
_Java 11+/17+ with Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Web)
_Python 3.8+ with modern frameworks (FastAPI preferred, but open to others)
_PostgreSQL - Schema design, optimization, and migration management
_RESTful API development and third-party integrations

Additional Languages (Strongly Preferred):
_Node.js/Express experience
_Multi-language comfort - We value developers who adapt tools to problems, not the reverse

Architecture & Systems
_Multi-module/microservice architectures
_Database performance tuning and complex query optimization
_Enterprise integration patterns - OAuth, webhooks, event-driven communication
_Testing strategies - Unit, integration, and system testing approaches

Preferred Qualifications
_Development Environment & Tools
_Unix-based development (Mac/Linux preferred; Windows users should be proficient with WSL2, SSH configuration, and command-line workflows)
_Professional IDE experience (IntelliJ IDEA preferred, but adaptable to team standards)
_AI-assisted development tools - Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or similar (demonstrates technical adaptability)
_Command-line fluency - Bash/Zsh, git workflows, SSH tunneling, tmux

Cloud & Integration Experience
_AWS ecosystem familiarity - S3, SQS, Lambda (nice-to-have, not required)
_Payment processing integration - Stripe or similar platforms
_Document processing - PDF generation, template engines
_Third-party API integration experience

Industry Background (Nice-to-Have)
_Educational technology or compliance systems
_MSP/ticketing platforms or B2B SaaS
_Financial software with accuracy requirements

Cultural Considerations
We work best with developers who:
_Invest in professional development and quality tooling
_Embrace polyglot programming rather than single-language specialization
_Are comfortable with command-line workflows and Unix-based development
_Adapt quickly between different codebases and business domains
_Value technical craftsmanship and continuous learning

Remote Work & Schedule
Location & Setup
_Philippines-based remote position
_BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) with professional development environment
_Reliable internet and home office setup

Working Hours
_Flexible schedule with approximately 4 hours of overlap during Boise time 6am-10am (8pm-12am Philippines time)
_Adaptable to DST changes and project needs
_Communication and collaboration during overlap hours for team coordination

Communication
_Strong English communication - Written and verbal
_Collaborative approach - Code reviews, technical discussions, knowledge sharing
_Self-directed work style with team coordination skills

What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Leadership (40%)
_Architectural decisions and technical direction for enterprise applications
_Complex feature development with multi-system integrations
_Performance optimization - Database tuning and system bottleneck resolution
_Code quality standards - Establishing patterns and best practices

Development & Integration (35%)
_Full-stack backend development across Java and Python applications
_Third-party integrations - Complex API workflows and data synchronization
_Database architecture - Schema evolution and migration management
_System scaling - Performance and reliability improvements

Innovation & Growth (15%)
_Technology evaluation - Assessing new tools and implementation approaches
_Documentation and knowledge transfer - Technical documentation and team learning
_Process improvement - Development workflow and quality enhancements

Mentorship & Collaboration (10%)
_Code review and guidance for tea ---------- mbers
_Technical knowledge sharing across projects
_Best practices development and team standards

Growth Opportunities
_Technical leadership expansion across multiple business applications
_Domain expertise in diverse industry verticals
_Team leadership potential as our portfolio grows
_Cutting-edge technology exposure and architectural challenges

Compensation & Next Steps
_Competitive contractor arrangement based on experience and skills
_Long-term engagement with professional development opportunities
_Flexible arrangement within collaboration requirements

We look forward to hearing from you!