Software Engineer III

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

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As a Software Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing and scaling our infrastructure. This is a backend-heavy role where you can focus deeply on building robust, high-performance services.

Our stack is complex and we’re looking for engineers who know how to write evolvable, properly instrumented, and efficient code as part of a growing distributed system. If you love solving complex architecture puzzles, driving code modernization, and ensuring that critical financial data flows seamlessly, you will thrive in this role.

• Design, develop, and scale backend services that power core subscription management, invoicing, and data syncing pipelines.
• Lead the migration and transition of legacy services over to a modern, robust Java Spring Boot architecture.
• Work closely with a collaborative engineering team, actively participating in code reviews, design discussions, and stepping up to support teammates when challenges arise.
• Bring a meticulous eye to backend logic where accuracy is paramount, ensuring services are resilient, secure, and highly available.

• 2+ years of experience in backend software development, with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot or similar technologies (
  
  Note:
  
  This role does not require full-stack or frontend technologies).
• Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development
• Experience working within fintech, monetization, payment systems, or big data/syncing pipelines.
• BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience working on legacy code migration, refactoring, or modernizing distributed systems.

• Competitive compensation
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $165,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Zip Recruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.