Senior Software Engineering

Jobgether; Texas; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether in Texas is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop cloud-native payment processing and ledger infrastructure. You will lead the SDLC, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to deliver secure, high-throughput transaction systems.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of Java experience, strong memory/performance tuning skills, and a track record building scalable fintech software. Remote work within Texas is allowed; Austin is the primary site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or a foreign equivalent.
• At least 7 years of professional experience as a Java developer.
• At least 6 years of experience in Java enterprise software development.
• At least 5 years of experience with Java memory and performance tuning, including lambdas, generics, and data structures (maps, lists, sets).
• At least 5 years of experience applying common software design patterns and high-throughput algorithm design.
• At least 4 years of experience with concurrent programming (Actor Model, Java CompletableFuture, thread-pool executors).
• At least 4 years of experience with Hibernate or JPA, including query optimization.
• At least 4 years of experience with relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server) and NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB).
• At least 2 years of experience ensuring software development compliance.
• Remote work permitted within Texas, with Austin as the listed job site.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the software development lifecycle, including defining sprint goals, maintaining operational stability, and leading product launches.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor fellow engineers, and strengthen the team's capabilities.
• Collaborate with product managers, software architects, and stakeholders to meet priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Document architectural designs, create developer guides, and facilitate knowledge transfer through documentation.
• Optimize performance and reliability for high-throughput, real-time transaction systems.
• Promote secure, compliant software development practices throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Design, develop, test, and review code to ensure accuracy, performance, and security.

Skills

Java Enterprise

Performance tuning

Concurrent programming

Design patterns

Algorithms

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Software Eng or related field

Tools

Hibernate/JPA

MySQL

Oracle

DB2

MS SQL Server

Cassandra

MongoDB

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Texas, United States. Join a fast-growing fintech environment focused on transforming how digital payments are built and delivered. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and optimize cloud-native payment processing and ledger infrastructure that supports banks and innovative financial technology companies worldwide. You will combine deep Java expertise with advanced performance engineering to build reliable, secure, and high-throughput transaction systems. In this role, you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation to product launches and operational stability. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering decisions with business and regulatory needs. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will drive the development of robust software solutions while supporting engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Design, develop, test, analyze, and review code to ensure accuracy, functionality, performance, and security.

• Drive the software development lifecycle, including defining sprint goals, maintaining operational stability, and leading product launches.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor fellow engineers, and help strengthen the team's technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with product managers, software architects, and other stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Document architectural designs, create developer guides, and facilitate effective knowledge transfer through clear, comprehensive documentation.
• Optimize application performance and reliability for high-throughput, real-time transaction processing systems.
• Promote secure, compliant software development practices throughout the engineering lifecycle.

• The ideal candidate brings extensive Java enterprise development experience, strong technical problem-solving skills, and a track record of guiding engineers in a fintech environment. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or a foreign equivalent.
• At least 7 years of professional experience as a Java developer.
• At least 6 years of experience in Java enterprise software development.
• At least 5 years of experience with Java and JVM memory and performance tuning, including strong knowledge of lambdas, generics, and data structures such as maps, lists, and sets.
• At least 5 years of experience applying common software design patterns and advanced algorithm design for high-throughput systems.
• At least 4 years of experience with concurrent programming techniques, such as the Actor Model, Java CompletableFuture, and thread-pool executors, particularly for real-time transaction systems.
• At least 4 years of experience with Hibernate or equivalent JPA frameworks, including query performance optimization.
• At least 4 years of experience with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, DB2, or Microsoft SQL Server, as well as NoSQL databases such as Cassandra or MongoDB.
• At least 2 years of experience ensuring software development compliance.
• Remote work permitted within Texas, United States, with the listed job site located in Austin, Texas.
• No travel required.

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates throughout the application and interview process.

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