Senior Software Engineer

Avtal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtal in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services powering its digital communications and payment portal.

You will write clean, well-documented code, review peers, and collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver secure, scalable features. On-site role in Austin, focused on performance, high availability, and architectural contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Hands-on software development experience with proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or similar.
• Back-End development with RESTful APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Solid understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and high-availability optimization.
• Ability to collaborate, mentor engineers, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering the platform.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver secure, scalable features.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance.
• Implement APIs and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Work on-site with cross-functional teams to improve the tech stack.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Backend development

RESTful APIs

OOP & design patterns

Team collaboration/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Company Description

Avtal provides a unified solution that integrates digital communications with a self-serve payment portal to help organizations improve their collections performance. By ensuring all components work together seamlessly, Avtal enables clients to streamline their strategies and deliver a more efficient, user-friendly payment experience. The company focuses on modern, scalable technology that supports secure and reliable financial interactions. Avtal encourages prospective customers and partners to experience its platform through a demo available at www.avtal.com.

Role Description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Avtal, you will design, develop, and maintain back-end services that power our integrated digital communications and payment portal platform. You will write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, participate in code reviews, and collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver secure, scalable features. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, optimizing system performance, implementing APIs, and contributing to architectural decisions. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Austin, TX, where you will work with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve our technology stack and development practices.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Hands‑on experience in Software Development and Programming, with proficiency in one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or similar).
• Proficiency in Back‑End Web Development, including building and maintaining RESTful APIs and working with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and performance optimization for high‑availability systems.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, mentor less experienced engineers, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.