Senior Back End Software Engineer (Java)

Job Summary : We’re looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to be a key contributor to developing cloud-based services that will drive the future of the business. You will join our small and dynamic Cloud Services team, using the latest technology and tools to build high-quality, cross-platform solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient. You will also collaborate with a versatile cross-functional team to make a significant impact on our product offerings. Responsibilities : Senior Software Engineer is a technical role, with responsibilities ranging from solving technical problems to creating design documents and implementing complex designs. Directly responsible for consistently delivering scalable, production-ready back-end / server code in Java, from design and development to deployment, as a member of an Agile development team. Partner closely with a cross-functional team of key stakeholders (Engineers, Architects, Product Managers, QA, and Operations) to design and implement solutions that meet user needs as well as engineering and operations. Display a passion for high quality, continuous learning, and experimenting and applying cutting-edge technology, software paradigms, and engineering process improvements. Qualifications : Demonstrates strong software design skills (REST API design, extensible design while coding, good at DB modelling, proactive in error handling); expert in Java / Spring / Hibernate skills. 5+ years of software engineering experience, including a successful track record developing customer-facing SaaS / PaaS products. 3+ years working experience in core Java, Spring Framework and AWS. 3+ years working experience within microservice architecture, specifically utilizing REST services and JSON. Extensive experience in developing applications that are deployed in AWS. Fluent in Databases / SQL (MySQL experience preferred). Excellent programming discipline : data structures, complexity analysis, object-oriented principles, design patterns, and unit testing. Excellent knowledge of the development challenges inherent with highly scalable and available web / mobile applications. Experience with API development and integration with 3rd-party services is preferred. Ability to work well with others in a geographically distributed team. Team player with can-do attitude to independently own and drive projects. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. BS / MS in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent. Location : Menlo Park, CA (Hybrid – Tues. & Wed. Onsite) Salary : $160k–$180k base + bonus & benefits