Senior Software Engineer - Platform Integrations Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Zoom Information, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching

Parental Leave

Family forming benefits

Wellness Program

Job summary

Zoom Information, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable services primarily using Java and Node.js. You will be part of a dynamic team, collaborating on architectural decisions and driving the development of high-quality code.

This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $200,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend systems.
• Experience with Java (Spring Boot) and/or Node.js (NestJS).
• Strong background in designing scalable systems with fault tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Implement workflow systems using tools like Google Cloud Workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Node.js (NestJS)

Workflow Orchestration

Kafka

APIs

Event-driven architectures

Software architecture patterns

Agile development

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute—you’ll make things happen, fast.

What You Will Do:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (NestJS)
• Develop and manage workflow orchestration systems using tools like Temporal, Google Cloud Workflows, or similar platforms
• Build and optimize event‑driven architectures using Kafka or other streaming technologies
• Design systems for reliable job execution, retries, state management, and long‑running processes
• Implement orchestration patterns for complex, multi‑step business processes
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of backend systems handling large volumes of events
• Design and maintain APIs and internal services that integrate with workflow engines
• Build observability into systems (logging, tracing, metrics) to monitor workflow health and performance
• Collaborate with product and platform teams to define workflow requirements and execution guarantees (SLAs/SLOs)
• Optimize system performance, throughput, and latency across distributed systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex, asynchronous systems
• Establish best practices for workflow design, idempotency, and error handling
• Participate in code reviews and mentor engineers on backend and distributed systems design
• Develop and maintain high‑quality code across multiple systems and applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers, conducting thorough code reviews and sharing knowledge to elevate team capabilities
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and technical design reviews, contributing expertise to ensure system scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Lead medium to large‑scale feature development and technical initiatives, working independently while coordinating with cross‑functional teams
• Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and technical discussions to drive continuous improvement in development practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks for potential adoption
• Support production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing reliability improvements

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend systems
• Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot) and/or Node.js (NestJS)
• Experience with workflow orchestration systems using tools like Temporal, Google Cloud Workflows, or similar platforms
• Build and optimize event‑driven architectures using Kafka or other streaming technologies
• Design systems for reliable job execution, retries, state management, and long‑running processes
• Implement orchestration patterns for complex, multi‑step business processes
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of backend systems handling large volumes of events
• Design and maintain APIs and internal services that integrate with workflow engines
• Build observability into systems (logging, tracing, metrics) to monitor workflow health and performance
• Collaborate with product and platform teams to define workflow requirements and execution guarantees (SLAs/SLOs)
• Optimize system performance, throughput, and latency across distributed systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex, asynchronous systems
• Establish best practices for workflow design, idempotency, and error handling
• Participate in code reviews and mentor engineers on backend and distributed systems design
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, cloud platforms, databases, and distributed systems concepts
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and event‑driven architectures
• Proven experience with performance optimization, security best practices, and scalable system design
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, production‑quality code and conduct effective code reviews
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to debug complex technical issues and implement robust solutions
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members
• Experience with agile development methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD practices

What's In It For You:

• Top notch tech stack
• Market leading product offering (check out our long list of G2 awards)
• ERG (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace
• Benefits to Help You Thrive
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• Eligibility for Future Equity Awards
• 401k Matching (50% of the first 7% of your contribution)
• 12 weeks Parental Leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family forming benefits up to $20k, plus discounts on a Care.com membership
• Virgin Pulse Wellness Program
• Optional add‑ons such as pet insurance, legal service support, and more!

This role is a hybrid position, with the option to work from home on Mondays & Fridays.

The US base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 – $200,000.00 + variable compensation + benefits.

Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process.

We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well‑being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.

ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. ZoomInfo does not administer lie detector tests to applicants in any location.

ZoomInfo may use a software‑based assessment as part of the recruitment process. More information about this tool, including the results of the most recent bias audit, is available.

About us: ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go‑To‑Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI‑ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller.

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