Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Onsite, Alpharetta, GA

As the Senior Software Engineer, you will be central to designing and delivering Load Up's next‑generation cloud‑native platform, built for scale, reliability, and speed. You will work alongside the Director of Architecture, fellow engineers, and the product team to craft elegant, well‑tested microservices. The ideal candidate combines rock‑solid backend engineering fundamentals with an AI‑augmented workflow to build a world‑class engineering engine at high velocity.

• Microservices Development: Design, build, and deliver scalable, fault‑tolerant RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• AI‑Augmented Velocity: Leverage cutting‑edge AI development tools (such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Git Hub Copilot) to accelerate coding speed while maximizing quality.
• Database & ORM Optimization: Design and optimize data models using Hibernate/Spring Data JPA alongside high‑performance PostgreSQL databases.
• Test‑Driven Architecture: Champion clean, maintainable code with a deep focus on Test Driven Development (TDD) and robust unit/integration testing frameworks.
• Cloud & Container Deployment: Containerize services using Docker and deploy them across automated CI/CD pipelines into AWS environments like Kubernetes (EKS).
• System Observability: Instrument distributed microservices with structured logging, metrics, and tracing using tools like Open Telemetry or Datadog.
• Product
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with product managers and designers to transform complex business rules into elegant technical architectures.

• Experience: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering OR 8+ years of practical software engineering experience building production‑ready systems.
• Java Ecosystem Mastery: Deep hands‑on experience developing enterprise‑grade microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
• Database Proficiency: Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL, including custom schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• TDD Discipline: Elite understanding of Test Driven Development with frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Modern Tooling: Active, demonstrated use of AI‑powered development environments to streamline software delivery.
• Dev Ops & Infrastructure: Solid experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, dependency managers (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD tools like Git Hub Actions.

• A High‑Velocity Builder who views AI development tools as force‑multipliers for engineering productivity rather than syntax crutches.
• An Ownership‑Minded Engineer obsessed with application quality, system performance, and long‑term architectural stability.
• A Collaborative Thinker who can bridge technical design choices with business milestones and multi‑tenant SaaS scaling needs.

• Competitive Compensation – Top‑tier salary tailored to your backend expertise.
• Health & Wellness Coverage – Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending & Savings – Access to personalized FSA or HSA accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation structures built to keep you rested and operating at your peak.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match – A matching commitment to help you save for the future.
• The "Load Up Extras" – Monthly Lifestyle Stipends, Employee Recognition programs, and Referral Bonuses.