What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in Java/Spring Boot.
- Develop and scale microservices deployed in containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Architect and optimize data solutions using AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security across cloud-based systems.
- Implement efficient CI/CD pipelines for deploying and monitoring services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn product requirements into technical solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of professional backend development experience (Java preferred).
- MUST live and work in the United States.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, etc.).
- Proficiency in building and scaling RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong background with relational databases and data modeling (preferably RDS with PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience in FinTech, payments, or compliance-driven industries.
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Exposure to GraphQL or gRPC.
- Contributions to open-source or personal projects that show off backend expertise.
Perks & Benefits
- 100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision - pick your own plan (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Generous Equity package
- Unlimited PTO and sick days
- Paid WeWork Usage (optional)
- 100% Remote
- Team Off-sites and Celebration Dinners
- Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
- 401K program
- Flexible hours
- Be part of one of the fastest growing parts of the FinTech Industry
- A chance to work with a highly profitable and rapidly expanding startup (not VC funded)
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