Lead Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Java): Building and optimizing scalable, high-performance enterprise applications and real-time streaming systems with an accent on microservices architecture, Spring ecosystem, and Apache Kafka. Focus on defining technical strategy, leading development, mentoring engineers, and championing TDD/BDD practices.

Location: Remote - Nationwide. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. You will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a dedicated workspace at home.

Salary: $114,000.00 - $165,300.00 USD

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company focused on transforming financial lives and helping customers achieve financial freedom.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of microservices-based architectures using Spring and Spring Boot.
• Architect and build real-time streaming applications using Apache Kafka.
• Define technical strategy and oversee the full software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide engineers, conducting design and code reviews.
• Champion TDD and BDD practices, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Drive adoption of best practices in system design, testing, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead/mentorship role.
• Strong expertise in Java 11 or later, Spring, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and Apache Kafka.
• Strong experience in SQL and NoSQL databases, Hibernate, JPA, and ORM concepts.
• Solid understanding and application of TDD and BDD methodologies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of gRPC for high-performance service-to-service communication.
• Knowledge of AWS technologies (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment and fluid career paths, with encouraged internal mobility.
• Focus on purpose, well-being, and work-life balance, with a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings with a 401(k) plan and generous company matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year.
• Generous paid time off, including paid company holidays and floating holidays, plus paid parental leave.