Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Brand New Team!

Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 + stock options

Synchro is partnering with an innovative, 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 Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java (primary), Spring Boot, and large-scale distributed systems. You will be a key hands‑on contributor, working closely with Staff and Principal engineers to design and deliver high-quality backend systems and developer‑facing tools.

• Design and develop scalable, distributed systems and backend services
• Contribute to architecture decisions, ensuring systems are resilient, maintainable, and future‑proof
• Build and evolve developer‑facing platforms and SDKs, focusing on usability and performance
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver high‑impact, business‑critical features
• Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and system design
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and contribute to long‑term solutions

• Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot; experience with Python or Go is a plus
• Strong background in large‑scale distributed systems and event‑driven architectures
• Experience with REST, gRPC, and asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Experience with cloud‑native architectures and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, scalable mindset
• Experience in startup environments or building new products from the ground up
• Passion for open‑source technologies and developer experience

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