Software Engineer III
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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.)
Our Mission:
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are:
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
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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