Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Engineer – Brand new team!

Location : San Francisco Bay Area – Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Base pay range

180,000 – $250,000 + stock options

Synchro is partnering with a fast‑growing startup at the forefront of microservices and workflow orchestration technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a team building next‑generation platforms and tools used by developers worldwide.

We are looking for a versatile senior software engineer with deep expertise in Java (primary), Spring Boot, and experience with large‑scale distributed systems. You should have a strong affinity for open‑source development and a track record in SDK development or building developer‑focused platforms.

• Implement backend systems and scalable distributed services.
• Develop and maintain client SDKs, ensuring robust, high‑performance solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high‑impact, business‑critical features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing code reviews and technical guidance.

• Deep experience in Java and Spring Boot; other languages such as Python or Golang are a plus.
• Proven experience in large‑scale distributed systems and event‑driven architectures.
• Mastery of REST, gRPC, and asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, etc.).
• Experience with cloud‑native architectures and modern CI / CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in a startup environment or building new technical teams is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and software development best practices.

Interested? Contact Joely Davies at Synchro to explore this exciting opportunity further!