Senior Software Engineer

Cast & Crew

3d•$130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java, Microservices architecture, and SQL Server to help modernize and evolve our next-generation payroll products and services. This role is ideal for a highly motivated engineer passionate about code refactoring, cloud-native solutions, and building scalable, event-driven systems. The ideal candidate will be versatile, detail-oriented, and committed to driving technical excellence across services that impact mission-critical financial workflows in the entertainment industry.

Requirements

6+ years of advanced hands-on experience in Java Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
5+ years of advanced experience with SQL Server, including complex queries, indexing, and performance tuning.
Expertise in building and deploying microservices architectures in distributed environments.
Cloud-native development experience, preferably with AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.) or Azure.
Strong experience with event streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, SQS, SNS).
Deep understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Experience in designing multi-tenant, secure enterprise applications.
Proven experience in refactoring large, legacy codebases into modern, decoupled systems.
Knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
Strong experience with CI/CD, version control (Git), and Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning at scale.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, SSO) is preferred.
Frontend experience in React, JavaScript, WebSockets, HTML5/CSS is a plus.
Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching/search systems is a plus.
Exposure to workflow engines is a plus.
Previous experience working on financial or payroll systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Design and implement highly performant, scalable, and fault-tolerant microservices using Java.
Refactor existing monolithic components into modular, microservice-based architectures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, UX) to build enterprise-grade payroll product features.
Lead and contribute to the architecture and development of cloud-native services deployed on AWS and/or Azure.
Drive continuous improvement by modernizing legacy code, identifying tech debt, and implementing best practices.
Develop and maintain SQL Server-based data models, stored procedures, and performance-tuned queries.
Build and maintain event-driven systems using Apache Kafka or similar technologies for data streaming and real-time processing.
Conduct POCs for new technologies and architectural approaches.
Ensure CI/CD pipelines and automated testing are in place to support continuous deployment.
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions to promote software quality.
Stay up to date on emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.