Senior Software Engineer

LoadUp Technologies • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

As the Senior Software Engineer, you will be central to designing and delivering LoadUp's next-generation cloud-native platform, built for scale, reliability, and speed. You will work alongside the Director of Architecture, fellow engineers, and the product team to craft elegant, well-tested microservices. The ideal candidate combines rock-solid backend engineering fundamentals with an AI-augmented workflow to build a world-class engineering engine at high velocity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering OR 8+ years of practical software engineering experience building production-ready systems.
• Deep hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL, including custom schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Elite understanding of Test Driven Development with frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Active, demonstrated use of AI-powered development environments to streamline software delivery.
• Solid experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, dependency managers (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.

Nice To Haves

• A High-Velocity Builder who views AI development tools as force-multipliers for engineering productivity rather than syntax crutches.
• An Ownership-Minded Engineer obsessed with application quality, system performance, and long-term architectural stability.
• A Collaborative Thinker who can bridge technical design choices with business milestones and multi-tenant SaaS scaling needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver scalable, fault-tolerant RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Leverage cutting-edge AI development tools (such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding speed while maximizing quality.
• Design and optimize data models using Hibernate/Spring Data JPA alongside high-performance PostgreSQL databases.
• Champion clean, maintainable code with a deep focus on Test Driven Development (TDD) and robust unit/integration testing frameworks.
• Containerize services using Docker and deploy them across automated CI/CD pipelines into AWS environments like Kubernetes (EKS).
• Instrument distributed microservices with structured logging, metrics, and tracing using tools like OpenTelemetry or Datadog.
• Partner closely with product managers and designers to transform complex business rules into elegant technical architectures.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – Top-tier salary tailored to your backend expertise.
• Health & Wellness Coverage – Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending & Savings – Access to personalized FSA or HSA accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation structures built to keep you rested and operating at your peak.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match – A matching commitment to help you save for the future.
• The "LoadUp Extras" – Monthly Lifestyle Stipends, Employee Recognition programs, and Referral Bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree