Software Development Engineer III - Backend

Overview

Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orange theory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, and Basecamp Fitness, is seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer to architect and build cloud native solutions in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is a great position for someone who is looking to expand their career, and join a company with a fun, fast-paced and inspirational culture.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer who combines strong technical execution with the ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. You will own both the code and the project delivery, spending significant time architecting and building robust backend systems, including Java Spring APIs and backends-for-frontends. You will also leverage Python to build AWS infrastructure as code.

You will help set the standard for code quality and may take on leadership responsibilities to manage near-shore and off-shore contractors if the project requires it.

• Architecture and Design:
  Design and architect scalable, distributed backend systems and microservices that handle enterprise-level workloads. Lead technical design reviews and contribute to platform architecture decisions. Evaluate system trade-offs and propose solutions balancing performance, scalability, cost, and maintainability. Define system boundaries, data flow, and integration patterns that support long-term evolution.
• API Development:
  Architect and build scalable, performant Java Spring APIs. Design RESTful services with thoughtful API contracts, data modeling, error handling, and integration patterns. Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing and maintainable architecture. Design for synchronous and asynchronous communication as appropriate.
• Collaborative Engineering:
  Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand requirements, design solutions, and ensure cohesive integration. Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to technical discussions shaping architecture.
• System Reliability:
  Ensure stability and performance of backend systems through proactive monitoring, debugging, and addressing production issues. Drive improvements in performance, scalability, and maintainability. Document architectural decisions and system behavior to help the team move faster.
• Independent Project Delivery:
  Work independently to deliver on project needs, taking ownership from requirements through deployment. Proactively address technical challenges and make sound decisions under ambiguity while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and blockers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated ability to deliver projects independently. Experience working with globally distributed teams or contractors is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep proficiency in Java and the Spring framework for building RESTful APIs. Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and software architecture. Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and AWS services.
• Specialized
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with Python for infrastructure automation and AWS infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or CDK).
  
  Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization. Familiarity with database design and Dynamo
  
  DB. Familiarity with event-driven architectures leveraging AWS SQS/SNS is a plus.

• Technical Execution:
  Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code and deliver features end-to-end with strong technical judgment. Focus on code quality, testing, and reliability while meeting deadlines.
• Independent Problem Solving:
  Works autonomously to identify solutions, make technical decisions, and deliver on project needs without constant supervision.
• Collaboration & Influence:
  Works effectively across teams and with globally distributed colleagues. Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and…