Java Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Java Software Engineer (Java): Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based applications, services, and systems for wealth management with an accent on backend and application architecture. Focus on designing and implementing scalable and resilient software architectures, contributing to complex design and system integrations, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Hybrid role based in Wakefield, MA

Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 USD

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation wealth management applications.

What you will do

• Architect, design, and implement scalable and reliable Java-based software solutions, contributing to backend systems and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Java code, conducting thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and participate in end-to-end testing, debugging complex issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development, including building and maintaining production-level applications.
• Strong expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software architectures, with an emphasis on Java-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of both relational (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools such as Dynatrace or Splunk.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity-based grants for all new hires.
• Company-paid medical premiums of 90%.
• Competitive time-off program and other variable compensation.
• Commitment to growth and development of core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, and Own It.
• Commitment to diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees.