Job : Lead Java Developer 100% Remote Job Full-Time Position

Lorven Technologies Inc; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative banking solutions. In this fully remote role, you will engage with stakeholders to architect scalable systems and mentor fellow engineers, fostering a collaborative technical culture. Your expertise in backend development, particularly with Java or Scala, will be pivotal as you drive projects from inception to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on fintech innovations, where your contributions will significantly impact the product ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with a modern tech stack.
• Strong backend development experience with Java or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and testing of key systems and services.
• Design and shape the technical architecture of the banking core.

Skills

Backend Development (Java/Scala)

Microservices Architecture

Cloud-Native Environments (Kubernetes)

Relational Databases (PostgreSQL)

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kafka

Job description

Location : Seattle, WA (100% Remote Job)

Employment Type : Full-Time Position

Job Description :

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll engage with stakeholders, architect solutions, develop features, and continuously improve our systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and testing of key systems and services.
• Design and shape the technical architecture of our evolving banking core.
• Translate product requirements into user stories and scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain highly available, scalable services in a production environment.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a strong technical culture.
• Identify and propose new initiatives and technologies to enhance the product ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Engineering.
• Support live services and participate in periodic on-call rotations.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, ideally on a modern tech stack.
• Strong backend development experience with Java or Scala (2+ years minimum; Kotlin preferred).
• Experience with relational databases and ORMs (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Expertise in microservices or service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Hands-on experience in cloud-native environments, preferably Kubernetes.
• Ability to work in a collaborative coding environment, engaging in code reviews, pull request management, and design discussions.
• A problem-solving mindset, prioritizing impactful features over perfect code.
• Proactive ownership, driving projects from inception to completion.

Nice to Have

• Interest in personal finance and fintech innovations.
• Experience scaling highly available, mission-critical systems.
• Backend systems : Kafka, Docker, POSIX.
• Previous experience in fintech or financial services.