Design and develop scalable, high-performance, low-latency backend services using Java and AWS technologies.
Collaborate with the product management, frontend, and QA teams to define technical requirements and ensure smooth integration with other components of the platform.
Optimize and enhance existing services to achieve maximum performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the system, ensuring optimal resource utilization and system stability.
Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Proactively monitor the health and performance of backend services, taking necessary actions to mitigate potential issues.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on Java and AWS technologies.
Strong experience in building and operating low latency, high scale services in a distributed environment.
Proficient in Java programming, with a deep understanding of its ecosystem and related frameworks.
Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed data systems (Kafka, Clickhouse).
Familiarity with RESTful API design, and a strong understanding of security best practices.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven, Gradle) and agile development methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation: Competitive salary and equity packages, including a 401k
Flexibility: Remote-first culture — work from anywhere
Health: 100% Employer covered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with a top tier plan for you and your dependents (US)
Balance: Unlimited PTO policy
Technical: AI First company; both Co-Founders are engineers at heart; and over 50% of the company is Engineering and Product
Culture: Family-Friendly environment; Regular team events and offsites
Development: Unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities
Impact: Making the internet safer by protecting online transactions

Senior Backend Engineer – Java

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