About the role:In this Senior Software Engineer role at Branch, you will be responsible for developing core components on one of our Engineering pods. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java and microservices, with a focus on designing and optimizing scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. This position requires a soli d foundation in computer science and a passion for upholding high engineering standards through code reviews and collaborative teamwork.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Measure and optimize the performance, scalability, and uptime of backend services
- Demonstrate and promote a culture of engineering excellence
- Conduct design and code reviews and push the bar for engineering rigor and standards
- Collaborate with product management, customer success, and customer support to deliver the best experience for our users
- Focus on consistent, cohesive REST APIs and domain driven service design to facilitate and orchestrate service contracts
Qualifications:- Attention to detail and passion for doing great work
- 5+ years of experience in building clean, well architected, distributed, and scalable software
- Strong computer science fundamentals, with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Strong command of Java and Java based microservices with Spring Boot
- Experience designing and supporting customer facing RESTful APIs
- Design and implementation of relational database schemas running on PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent
- Fluent with unit / integration testing concepts and tools including JUnit / Mockito, or equivalent
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, git-flow, SonarQube for CICD a plus
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent program
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $160-170k.
The salary range displayed reflects an average base salary range for the position across all the U.S. The base salary offered to an applicant could be higher or lower based on each applicant's specific skill set, depth of experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Location:This position is classified as REMOTEwithin the United States of America.
We are unable to hire candidates located outside of the domestic U.S.
Benefits: - Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Stock options
- Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription
- Monthly home-office stipend
- 401k (TransAmerica)
- 12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Flexible time off + sick and safe time
- 11 paid company holidays
