Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Branch

7h•$160,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

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 solid foundation in computer science and a passion for upholding high engineering standards through code reviews and collaborative teamwork. Branch is on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom. We do this by helping companies accelerate payments and providing working Americans with accessible, free financial services. We’re committed to building and delivering more inclusive, transparent, and frictionless financial products. Our goal of empowerment extends to our own employees, too. Have a great idea? Share it today and it might just get implemented tomorrow. As a member of our team, your voice and creativity matter—and they can directly impact our products, company, and culture. We not only focus on attracting great talent from across the country, but also on building teams that help that talent thrive. That means valuing a diversity of opinions and working styles, while creating a shared belief in innovation, initiative, and winning together. Come join our team as we develop new ways to improve the lives of working Americans.

Requirements

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
BS in Computer Science or equivalent program

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, git-flow, SonarQube for CICD a plus

Responsibilities

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