Early Stage, AI Workflow Automation Startup: Sr Software Engineer (Java)

About the company:

• Company Size: < 12 People
• Industry: Workflow Automation, AI, Software
• Founding Year: 2023
• Stage: Seed
• Investors: Backed by top VC fund, founders of multi-billion dollar companies, and early monetization team at Facebook
• Tech Stack/Key Tech: Java, Docker, Google Cloud, CI/CD, Temporal.io

What we are looking for:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project goals.
• Design and architect scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Review code contributed by team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues reported by QA or end-users.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve development processes.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge through code reviews, pair programming, and tech talks.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and progress to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve existing systems and processes to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in software development methodologies and technologies.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend engineering.
• Proficiency in Java, including building scalable solutions.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, Pre-Commit methods, Mypy, and Ruff.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Lean, or Kanban.
• Ability to maintain and enhance inherited code with best coding practices.
• Experience with Google Cloud services and GitHub.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI solutions in the insurtech space.
• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment with significant growth potential.
• Collaboration with a talented team of engineers and founders with a track record of success.
• Hybrid work model with 3 days per week in the office.

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 a year. Compensation includes salary + meaningful equity in an early-stage venture-backed startup commensurate with level of experience.