Software Engineer – Scalable SaaS & Distributed Systems

Responsive; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive, formerly RFPIO, is a market-leading SaaS company providing Strategic Response Management solutions. We are seeking a product-minded Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable Distributed Systems.

Join a fast-paced team collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver low-latency, high-performance applications across cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS. Experience with ElasticSearch and NLP is a plus, and TDD with Scrum/JIRA is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm-related solutions using Java and related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming, Java design patterns, and server-side Java development.
• Versatility in front-end and back-end technologies (Spring, React, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Knowledge of cloud-native services for AI/ML, data storage, and processing.
• Experience with search and retrieval technologies (ElasticSearch, Apache Solr) and AI-driven NLP/text processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD). Scrum and JIRA are a plus.
• Experience in fast-paced, technology-driven SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Distributed Systems Development: Design, develop, and maintain Responsive application ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize performance, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring low-latency query responses.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend engineers, and UX designers.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with latest trends and advancements to drive innovation.

Skills

Java

Spring

React

MongoDB

NLP

ElasticSearch

TDD

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Scrum

JIRA

Job description

Responsive, formerly RFPIO, is a market-leading SaaS company providing Strategic Response Management solutions. We are seeking a product-minded Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable Distributed Systems.

Join a fast-paced team collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver low-latency, high-performance applications across cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS. Experience with ElasticSearch and NLP is a plus, and TDD with Scrum/JIRA is valued.