Back End Developer

Overview

We’re looking for a product-minded Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and lead the development of reliable, high-performance infrastructure powering cutting‑edge AI and blockchain applications. You’ll work primarily in Java to build scalable services and APIs that run seamlessly in production on AWS, supporting real‑time and data‑intensive workloads. You should be as comfortable improving architecture and observability as you are shipping new capabilities behind feature flags and iterating quickly with product and engineering partners.

You’ve built and scaled backend systems that serve millions of users, and you know how to design for performance, reliability, security, and developer velocity  thrive in cross‑functional environments and bring a deep appreciation for quality, usability (for both end users and internal teams), and operational excellence.

This is a remote position. We are primarily looking for candidates based on the East Coast of Canada and the United States.

• Build and maintain distributed backend services using Java and related technologies (e.g., Spring Boot, Gradle).
• Own feature development from design to deployment, including architecture, implementation, and production readiness.
• Design high‑performance APIs and services for real‑time and data‑intensive workloads.
• Proactively improve architecture, frameworks, tooling, code standards, automation, and engineering processes.
• Collaborate closely with product management, Dev Ops, and engineering peers to bring features to life.
• Optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and observability across the backend stack.
• Use AI as a core accelerant to development velocity and quality.
• Mentor team members and help shape the future of the engineering organization, with a clear path toward a management role.

• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing Java code.
• Extensive hands‑on experience implementing and scaling distributed SOA systems.
• Experience designing highly available and observable distributed services.
• Strong judgement balancing multiple competing product priorities versus engineering investments.
• Tools and skills:
  Postgres, AWS, long‑running Java processes (e.g., web/HTTP services), Spring Boot, Gradle, Redis, and No
  
  SQL.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior Software Engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with several investment options for pre‑tax retirement savings.

Remote‑friendly; an office is available in the SF Bay Area. If you’re located nearby, we welcome you to work in‑person a few days per week. If you’re outside the SF Bay Area, you’ll work fully remote and should be available during hours that overlap with the team.

Meld is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.