Senior Software Engineer

Episode Six; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 167,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Episode Six North America Corporation in Austin, TX, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize Java back-end services. You’ll work on high‑throughput systems, Lambdas, and Spring-based architectures in a fintech‑friendly environment.

The role blends hands‑on coding with technical leadership: mentor engineers, drive the SDLC, and collaborate with product managers and architects to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. Remote work within Texas is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or closely related field.
• 7 years of experience as a Java developer.
• 6 years in Java Enterprise software development.
• 5 years in Java memory and performance tuning.
• 5 years with Spring Framework.
• 4 years in concurrent programming for real-time systems.
• 4 years with Hibernate/JPA and query optimization.
• 4 years with MySQL/Oracle/DB2 and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Code, test, analyze and review Java code for accuracy, performance, and security.
• Drive the SDLC, set sprint goals, and lead product launches.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.
• Communicate plans and solutions to executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to align solutions.
• Document architectures and develop developer guides.

Skills

Java

Spring

JVM tuning

Lambdas & Generics

Data structures

Concurrency

Design patterns

Hibernate

SQL / RDBMS

NoSQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Hibernate

MySQL

Oracle

DB2

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

How do you want to pay? It’s a question you’ve answered on-screen or in-person thousands of times, but your choices have always been limited. Imagine the flexibility to pay however you want – card, QR code, credit, installments, debit, multiple currencies, reward points, or a combination of any of these - all on the same Account. Sound impossible? Episode Six makes the seemingly impossible happen every day.We’re a global provider of API-based issuer processing and ledger infrastructure. We’re 100% cloud-native, hyper-configurable, and a “Top 10 Place to Work in Fintech.” And we’re changing how people think about payments.Today, we’re powering payments for some of the world’s largest banks and numerous innovative fintechs. E6 is headquartered in Austin with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, and London. We provide technology for clients in 24 countries on four continents. Since 2018 when we launched with HSBC, we have grown more than 10x.Interested in redefining what’s possible in payments? Join Episode Six today.

What we’re hiring for:

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Company: Episode Six North America Corporation

DBA: N/A

Job site address: 201 West 5th St, Ste 1100, Austin, TX 78701 [and working remotely within Texas]

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field or foreign equivalent.
• 7 years of experience working as a Java developer.
• 6 years of experience in Java Enterprise software development.
• 5 years of experience in Java and JVM memory and performance tuning.
• Mastery with Lambdas, Generics, and other data structures such as Map, List, Set.
• 5 years of experience in Spring Framework or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in commonly used Design Patterns and advanced algorithm design for high-throughput systems.
• 4 years of experience in concurrent programming (e.g., Actor Model, Java CompletableFuture, thread pool Executors) for real-time transaction systems.
• 4 years of experience in Hibernate or equivalent JPA frameworks, optimizing query performance.
• 4 years of experience with relational databases, i.e., MySQL, Oracle, DB2, or MS SQL, and NoSQL databases, i.e. Cassandra or MongoDB.
• 2 years of experience ensuring compliance in software development.
• 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams or mentoring engineers in a fintech environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Code, test, analyze and review code for accuracy, functionality, performance, and security.
• Drive the Software Development Life Cycle, defining sprint goals, ensuring operational stability, and leading product launches.
• Provide Technical Leadership and mentoring other engineers with technical competence.
• Communicate strategic technical plans and solutions to stakeholders, including executives, cross-functional teams, and clients.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other teams to align technical solutions with business and regulatory objectives.
• Document architectural designs, create developer guides, and ensure knowledge transfer through comprehensive documentation.

TRAVEL:

No travel required.

Salary:

$167,149/year – $190,000.00/year

E6 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

E6 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who may require additional assistance in engaging in our application and interview process.