Intermedia Group, Inc.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Internal Tools - Santa Monica Ca (hybrid) to $195,000
Senior backend engineer (Java/Spring Boot) building a next-generation internal tools platform from scratch — a new advertiser management system unifying legacy tools for Publisher and Merchant teams. Designs APIs, microservices, and data models, using AI coding tools daily. Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA (fully remote possible); $175k–$195k.
- Compensation
- $175K–$195K / yr
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6+ years of professional backend development experience with high-performance systems
- Proficiency in Java
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
- Solid knowledge of RESTful API design, best practices, and implementation
- Strong expertise in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), schema design, and query optimization
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design; distributed systems and microservices experience
- Hands-on daily use of AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) with ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Agile experience
- Must be in PST time zone, preferably Los Angeles
- Must have a professional LinkedIn profile
Nice to have
- Experience with additional languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go)
- Experience with NoSQL databases or analytical warehouses (e.g., BigQuery)
- Experience integrating LLM APIs into applications or building internal AI-powered tooling
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with internal tools/platforms
Full description
**OPEN JOB: Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Internal ToolsLOCATION: Santa Monica, California
*CANDIDATE MUST LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE TO SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA*Open to fully remote or hybrid with some travel to Santa Monica, depending on locationBASE SALARY: $175,000 to $195,000Ideal Candidate**
Role focus
- Build new software from the ground up rather than primarily maintaining existing systems.
- Overhaul and consolidate the internal tools stack, including the internal tools platform/application.
- Develop APIs and services that will support AI use cases.
- The team is working on a unified platform as part of the broader consolidation/unification of internal tools.
Team / scope
- Horizontal engineering team supporting multiple areas of the business.
- The role will support both Publisher and Merchant teams.
- Strong communication and collaboration will be important given the cross-functional nature of the work.
- Experience collaborating with other teams and working across tools/platforms is important.
Candidate profile
- Strong Back End Java / Springboot / Restful API
- Design Strong experience building new software and systems.
- Comfortable working across teams and integrating different tools/systems.
- Strong API development experience, particularly APIs that can support AI.
- Experience with internal tools/platforms is relevant.
- Must have a professional LinkedIn profile.
- Must be in PST time zone, preferably LA, hybrid/remote is flexible
- Must have great communication skillsJOB DETAILS:
- We are seeking a skilled and motivated backend engineer to join our Internal Tools team. Our team owns the design and implementation of our next-generation internal tools platform — a new advertiser management platform that unifies several legacy systems under a single, modern foundation, with a focus on high-performance middleware and backend services.
- You will play a central role in building this platform from the ground up: designing APIs and services, shaping the data model, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems. Develop APIs, microservices, and other server-side components that power platform features and functionality.