Stellenbeschreibung:

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of StartEngine. We are currently looking for a Backend Java Engineer - FinTech in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge equity crowdfunding platform, building scalable and secure backend systems that empower entrepreneurs and investors alike. As a Backend Java Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative engineering team working in a modern cloud environment with AWS, microservices, and containerization. You will design and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases that support high availability, security, and performance. This position provides an exciting chance to combine technical expertise with real-world impact, helping shape the future of fundraising in the fast-growing FinTech industry.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java/Spring Boot.
• Build and scale microservices with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Architect and optimize relational database solutions with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and security across cloud-based systems.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver new features.
• Conduct code reviews and champion best practices across the engineering team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience, preferably in Java.
• Must reside and work in the United States.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Proven ability to build and scale RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling (PostgreSQL/MySQL preferred).
• Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience in FinTech, payments, or compliance-focused environments.
• Bonus: Knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), GraphQL, or gRPC.

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision (with plan flexibility).
• Generous equity package.
• Unlimited PTO and sick days.
• Remote-first work environment with optional paid WeWork access.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible hours.
• Company-funded team off-sites and celebration dinners.
• A chance to work at a highly profitable, rapidly expanding startup in the booming FinTech sector.


Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the top 3 candidates for the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and bias-free — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening. Final hiring decisions and next steps, such as interviews or assessments, are made by their internal team.

Thank you for your interest!

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