Remote Tech Lead - Backend Engineer (Java)

Description:

• Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology, operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia.
• Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, leading the disruption with a cutting-edge technology platform.
• The position is a hands-on engineering role, with approximately 60–70% of time spent writing code and the rest on mentoring and collaboration.
• The Tech Lead will report to the VP of Engineering and be a key member of Real’s R&D team, leading the technical vision for backend development.
• Responsibilities include providing technical mentorship, collaborating with product teams, taking ownership of technical initiatives, and engaging in code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have extensive experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, JPA (Hibernate), and SQL relational databases.
• Comfort in writing unit and integration tests while maintaining strong code coverage is essential.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture is required.
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases, including indices, connection pools, and transactions, is necessary.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and understanding their advantages and disadvantages is important.
• Prior experience as a tech lead, guiding teams through complex engineering challenges, is required.
• Candidates should be opinionated about backend software development and proactive in ensuring the project's long-term health.
• A keen eye for refactoring and using standard design principles is essential.
• Self-motivation and initiative without constant oversight are necessary traits.
• A collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn and teach are important.
• Experience working with a remote team across different time zones is preferred.
• Comfort in an agile, fast-paced startup environment is required.
• A BA/BS degree and 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is necessary.
• Experience in Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Relational Databases is a must.
• A background in real estate with transferable skills is an asset.
• Demonstrated project coordination/management skills and prior experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers are required.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative company that values technology and individual leadership.
• Employees are empowered through strong test coverage, allowing for continuous delivery with multiple deployments per day.
• The company promotes a supportive environment with a transparent interview process that showcases skills and experience.
• Real is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.