Senior Java Backend Engineer, Microservices

Branch; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the United States to develop core backend components within an engineering pod. The role emphasizes Java, microservices, and scalable RESTful APIs, underpinned by strong CS fundamentals and a commitment to code reviews and engineering excellence.

You will design, implement, and optimize services, collaborating with product management, customer success, and support to deliver a reliable, secure user experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building distributed, scalable software.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, software design.
• Deep knowledge of Java and Java-backed microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and supporting customer-facing RESTful APIs.
• Relational DB schemas on PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Fluent with unit/integration testing concepts (JUnit/Mockito).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitFlow, SonarQube for CI/CD a plus.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Measure and optimize the performance, scalability, and uptime of backend services.
• Promote culture of engineering excellence and rigorous standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews to raise engineering quality.
• Collaborate with product management, customer success, and support to deliver the best experience for our users.
• Focus on cohesive REST APIs and domain-driven service design.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Testing (JUnit/Mockito)

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitFlow

SonarQube

Job description

Branch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the United States to develop core backend components within an engineering pod. The role emphasizes Java, microservices, and scalable RESTful APIs, underpinned by strong CS fundamentals and a commitment to code reviews and engineering excellence.

You will design, implement, and optimize services, collaborating with product management, customer success, and support to deliver a reliable, secure user experience.