Software Engineer III

Ziprecruiter

Santa Monica, US

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level backend engineers with Java and Spring Boot expertise working on legacy system modernization in a hybrid or remote setting.

Best fit for

Backend-focused engineers adept at Java and Spring Boot in distributed systems.
— “strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot or similar technologies”
Candidates with experience in fintech or payment systems will align well.
— “Experience working within fintech, monetization, payment systems”
Engineers who thrive on modernizing legacy code and complex architecture puzzles.
— “love solving complex architecture puzzles, driving code modernization”

Things to consider

This role requires backend expertise with no expectation for frontend skills.
— “This role does not require full-stack or frontend technologies”
Hybrid work is offered but remote flexibility is also possible.
— “We offer a hybrid work environment”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of legacy system migrations in your resume.
— “Lead the migration and transition of legacy services”
Demonstrate experience with financial data flows in past projects.
— “ensuring that critical financial data flows seamlessly”
Showcase your ability to write efficient, instrumented code in interviews.
— “write evolvable, properly instrumented, and efficient code”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

designing and developing backend services
migrating legacy services
ensuring services are resilient and secure

Typical background

backend software developmentJavaSpring Boot

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend Software DevelopmentJavaSpring BootCode ModernizationLegacy Code MigrationDistributed Systems

Preferred

Fintech ExperiencePayment SystemsBig Data

Stack & domain

Backend Software DevelopmentJavaSpring BootSubscription ManagementInvoicingData Syncing PipelinesLegacy Code MigrationRefactoringModernizing Distributed SystemsFintechMonetizationPayment SystemsBig DataSyncing PipelinesComputer Science FundamentalsCodingObject-oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsSolving Complex Architecture PuzzlesDriving Code ModernizationEnsuring Critical Financial Data FlowsCollaborative Engineering TeamCode ReviewsDesign DiscussionsSupporting TeammatesBackend LogicAccuracyResilienceSecurityHigh Availability

About the role

Original posting from Ziprecruiter via Greenhouse

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
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About the Team:
As a Software Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing and scaling our infrastructure. This is a backend-heavy role where you can focus deeply on building robust, high-performance services.
Our stack is complex and we’re looking for engineers who know how to write evolvable, properly instrumented, and efficient code as part of a growing distributed system. If you love solving complex architecture puzzles, driving code modernization, and ensuring that critical financial data flows seamlessly, you will thrive in this role.
About the Job:
Design, develop, and scale backend services that power core subscription management, invoicing, and data syncing pipelines.
Lead the migration and transition of legacy services over to a modern, robust Java Spring Boot architecture.
Work closely with a collaborative engineering team, actively participating in code reviews, design discussions, and stepping up to support teammates when challenges arise.
Bring a meticulous eye to backend logic where accuracy is paramount, ensuring services are resilient, secure, and highly available.
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in backend software development, with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot or similar technologies (Note: This role does not require full-stack or frontend technologies).
Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in backend software development
Experience working within fintech, monetization, payment systems, or big data/syncing pipelines.
BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience working on legacy code migration, refactoring, or modernizing distributed systems.
As part of our team you’ll enjoy:
Competitive compensation
Exceptional benefits package
Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
Employer-matched 401(k) plan 
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $165,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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