Senior Software Engineer

Kharon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA program

Long term disability

401k + Roth with matching

Flexible PTO + 11 holidays

Job summary

Kharon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Denver to design, develop, and maintain backend services powering our client-facing application. You will work across Java/Kotlin and other JVM languages, contribute to API design, and own code quality through testing and CI/CD pipelines.

You will join a high-impact team in an on-site role, collaborating with product, QA, and architecture to deliver robust software in a fast-paced agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend-focused software engineering experience.
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• Strong proficiency in at least one JVM language (Java or Kotlin).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and ability to reason across service boundaries.
• Experience with Vue.js or openness to contributing to a Vue-based frontend.
• Solid understanding of relational and graph databases (PostgreSQL/Neo4j).
• Working knowledge of AWS fundamentals and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions).
• Testing mindset with unit/integration testing and QA feedback responsiveness.
• Strong communicator able to clarify requirements and collaborate with product stakeholders.
• Comfort with AI coding tools as a productivity accelerator; review and ownership of code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services for Kharon's client-facing application across Kotlin, Java, Go, and Python.
• Develop and ship APIs across full development lifecycle from requirements to production release.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs by analyzing logs and reproducing issues locally.
• Write automated tests and contribute to code quality through clean PRs.
• Collaborate with product owners, frontend engineers, QA, and architects to discuss design and API contracts.
• Contribute to infra responsibilities including CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments on AWS.
• Participate in two-week sprints using Jira and support production hotfixes as needed.
• Mentor mid-level engineers over time.

Skills

Backend engineer

Java/Kotlin

Spring/Micronaut

Microservices

Testing mindset

Strong communicator

AI tooling

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

Neo4j

Spring Boot

Micronaut

Vue.js

Job description

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Denver

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer based in Denver. This role requires in-office attendance at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services Kharon's flagship client-facing application — spanning Kotlin, Java, Go, and Python
• Develop and ship new APIs and features across the full development lifecycle, from requirements clarification through pull request, QA feedback, and production release
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs by investigating logs, reproducing issues locally, and delivering clean, targeted fixes
• Write automated tests and contribute to a culture of code quality — producing pull requests that are readable, well-scoped, and maintainable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, frontend engineers, QA, and architects — serving as a clear communicator who can explain service design, API contracts, and architectural decisions to a range of audiences
• Contribute to infrastructure responsibilities including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), Kubernetes cluster deployments across dev/QA/stage/production environments, and core AWS services (Lambda, RDS, EKS, S3)
• Participate in two-week agile sprints using Jira, with flexibility to support production hotfixes and larger feature releases as needed
• Support and mentor mid-level engineers on the team over time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend-focused software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one JVM language — Java or Kotlin strongly preferred; Spring Boot and/or Micronaut experience a plus
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and the ability to reason across service boundaries and understand downstream dependencies
• Experience with Vue.js or openness to contributing to a Vue-based frontend when needed
• Solid understanding of relational and graph databases; PostgreSQL and/or Neo4j experience a plus
• Working knowledge of AWS fundamentals (Lambda, EC2, S3) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD workflows, preferably GitHub Actions
• A testing mindset — comfortable writing unit and integration tests and responding to QA feedback loops
• Strong communicator who asks clarifying questions, validates requirements before building, and can partner effectively with product and non-engineering stakeholders
• Comfortable using AI coding tools as a productivity accelerator — with the judgment to review, scope, and own every line of code you ship
• Bonus: Experience in fintech, risk, sanctions, or financial crime compliance domains

About Kharon

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.

To Keep That Momentum Going, We Do Our Very Best To Make Sure That Each And Every Team Member Is Completely Taken Care Of. We’re Nothing Without Our People And We Strive To Offer a Package That Reflects That. As a Kharon Team Member, You Can Expect

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurances
• FSA program for both medical and dependent care
• Long term disability
• 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
• Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays

The base salary range at Kharon is set between $160,000-$200,000 Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or equity that may be part of the overall compensation package.

Kharon is an equal opportunity employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.