5+ years of experience in service-oriented application development using Java, Python, C#, or TypeScript.
Proven experience in designing and building microservice-based systems with high cohesion and loose coupling.
Familiarity with AI tools like Claude Code and ChatGPT to enhance engineering productivity.
Strong background in implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and understanding of security best practices in software development.
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, secure microservices using AWS and TypeScript.
Utilize AI developer tools to streamline coding processes and enhance software quality.
Maintain microservices with well-defined APIs for modularity and scalability.
Implement rigorous testing methodologies to ensure high-quality code and achieve high test coverage.
Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team goals and collaboration.
Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and evaluate AI-generated code for security and correctness.
Participate in design sessions to enhance platform architecture.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and FSA options.
Ten paid holidays per year and generous PTO policy starting at 15 days.
401(k) plan eligibility from the start of employment.
Access to education assistance programs and ongoing learning opportunities through platforms like Udemy.
Support for continuous learning and skill development.
Full Job Description
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - BACK END About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer (SSWE), BACK END you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-based microservices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs while following best practices, including design patterns, architectural patterns, thorough testing methodologies, and modern AI developer tools to accelerate quality software delivery. You will contribute to fostering an agile, collaborative, and high-performing development environment. What You'll Do
Building highly scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices using AWS and TypeScript. Apply key software engineering principles, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
Leverage state-of-the-art AI developer tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, LLM reasoning models) to accelerate context gathering, boilerplating, test generation, and code refactoring.
Build and maintain microservices that communicate via well-defined APIs, ensuring service modularity and scalability.
Implement robust unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality code. Work towards achieving high test coverage and adopting test-driven development (TDD) where applicable.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum or Kanban) such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Contribute to sprint goals and collaborate effectively with the team.
Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, maintainability, and critically evaluating AI-generated code outputs for security and correctness.
Participate in design sessions to help improve the overall architecture of the platform.
Work with stakeholders and product owners to understand requirements and come up with solutions.
Continuous learning: Tillster provides access to learning courses where you can beef up your skills in different areas as needed.
About You
5+ years' experience in design and development of service-oriented Java, Python, C#, Typescript (or any modern language) applications.
Experience in designing and building microservice-based systems, ensuring high cohesion and loose coupling.
Languages: Any modern OOP language will do, but Typescript is preferred.
Comfortable integrating AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT/Claude) into your daily workflow to boost engineering velocity while maintaining deep critical code validation.
Experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
Experience with relational or NoSQL data stores.
Expertise in applying industry-standard design patterns and architectural patterns.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, with good verbal and written skills.
Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban), contributing to team-driven development processes.
Understanding of security best practices in software development, including OAuth, JWT, encryption, etc.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or similar) or equivalent experience.
Prior experience with AWS serverless and companion technologies like DynamoDB, SQS, etc. would be great but not required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to handle ambiguity and changing requirements.
The Interview Process
Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition specialist
AI-assisted pair programming exercise / code review interview with our Back End Engineering Manager
Final interview with our Program leader TCE
Pay and Benefits (USA)
Salary is $130,000 - $155,000 DOE
Health Benefits: All full-time, regular employees and their dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision and FSA benefits. Additional health benefits include Healthcare and Dependent Care reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") and Optum Care 24-hour confidential medical counseling services.
Holidays: The company observes ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time, regular employees earn 15 days of PTO in the first 12-months of continuous service, and 22 days in subsequent years. Eligible part-time employees earn pro-rated PTO.
Retirement: Effective with your employment start date, you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
Education, Learning & Development: We offer college tuition and education assistance programs; Udemy Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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About Tillster
Tillster is a software company that provides digital ordering and engagement solutions for the restaurant industry. The company's products include online ordering, mobile ordering, and loyalty programs. Tillster's software is used by some of the world's largest restaurant chains, including Burger King, KFC, and Pizza Hut. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Tillster has additional offices in San Diego, California and London, United Kingdom.
