Software Engineer I, Backend (New Grad - 2025)

Flex

1d • $102,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Flex is looking for a Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You'll work on building and maintaining backend systems that power our platform, with a focus on Java-based services. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment while contributing meaningfully to production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong foundational knowledge of Java and OOP principles
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
• Familiarity with relational databases (SQL)
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team
• Curiosity about how systems work and willingness to learn continuously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks
• Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS)
• Experience with Docker or containerization
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable Java code and contribute to our backend services
• Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior engineers
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in our systems
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to understand requirements
• Write tests and help improve our deployment and quality processes
• Contribute to system design discussions and architectural improvements

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision available from Day 1
• Company equity
• 401(k) plan with company match (our company match kicks off at the beginning of 2026)
• Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flex Cares Program
• Free Flex subscription
• Competitive compensation + company equity
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level