Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud Platform

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$177,900–$257,550 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $218k
$128k most similar roles pay here $271k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

Adobe currently has 218 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $187,100–$270,950 across 216 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud Platform

As a Senior Backend Engineer – Cloud Platform, you will join a dedicated team of engineers to build and optimize internal-facing tools and systems that support organizational efficiency. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend systems that interact with major cloud providers including Azure, AWS, and GCP while implementing robust APIs that meet high performance and security standards. The role involves leading Agile development processes, mentoring junior engineers, and applying DevOps practices to improve the deployment and monitoring of cloud-native software. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Java, experience with cloud APIs, and a background in AI-first development. Additional technical skills include Python, Chef, Docker, Kubernetes, and potentially front-end development or familiarity with Adobe AEM to solve complex problems within the internal infrastructure domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain backend systems that interact with Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud providers.
  • Build and optimize internal-facing tools to improve efficiency for internal teams.
  • Implement and improve APIs while ensuring they meet high performance and security standards.
  • Solve complex problems by building scalable solutions using Java and cloud development expertise.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Apply DevOps practices to improve the deployment and monitoring of cloud-native systems.
  • Lead and contribute to Agile development processes to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience or equivalent.
  • Proven expertise in Java development and AI-first development.
  • Extensive experience with cloud APIs, such as AWS or Azure Java SDK.
  • Extensive DevOps experience including deployment and monitoring for cloud-native software.
  • Experience building and deploying microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Python, Chef, and API development.
  • Familiarity with front-end development and Adobe AEM.

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