Software Engineer II (Java)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Java): Building and maintaining public APIs and reactive non-blocking microservices for a live entertainment platform with an accent on scalability and real-time data streams. Focus on designing efficient code using TDD, implementing cloud-native infrastructure, and improving AI-driven platform features.

Location: Work From Home - Virginia, US

Company

hirify.global is the world's largest ticket marketplace and global market leader in live event ticketing products and services.

What you will do

• Write well-designed, efficient code with unit tests and documentation following TDD practices.
• Build and maintain public APIs and reactive non-blocking microservices handling concurrent requests at scale.
• Support the development of real-time data streams and data pipelines for Discovery Experiences.
• Containerize applications and work with cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement observability solutions including metrics, logging, and alerting to ensure platform reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on shared frameworks and AI-driven platform improvements.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java (17+ preferred) and Spring Boot MVC or Spring WebFlux.
• Strong unit testing skills (JUnit) and familiarity with Maven or Gradle.
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms and basic knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Must be based in Virginia, US.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kafka or similar event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of Redis, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or other observability tools.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools or LLM integrations.
• Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, vision, dental, and mental health, including FSA/HSA.
• Financial security: 401(k) program with company match and stock reimbursement.
• Work-life balance: Generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• Unique perks: Free concert tickets and volunteer time off.
• Career growth: Tuition reimbursement and skill development via the School of Live.