Remote Software Engineer II (Java)

Description:

• Stavvy is transforming how business is conducted remotely by making complex legal and financial transactions easier, safer, and more accessible to all.
• The Software Engineer II role is integral to the growing Engineering team, responsible for developing core backend capabilities that impact Stavvy’s user experience.
• This position focuses on simplifying processes in the mortgage industry and moving towards paperless transactions, specifically working on a feature to assist customers with mortgage forbearance.
• The role can be fully remote, but the Software Engineer II is expected to work on East Coast hours.
• Responsibilities include writing well-tested, scalable, production-ready code in Java, developing back-end systems with Java APIs, and collaborating with QA and development teams to understand requirements.
• The engineer will also test and debug code, improve existing systems, participate in agile team ceremonies, and work on special projects as designated by the manager.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of back-end engineering experience with Java.
• A strong understanding of modern web infrastructure and architecture patterns is required.
• Experience building services in a cloud platform, preferably AWS, is necessary.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or another SQL database is essential.
• Experience with DataDog and a strong interest in observability is a plus.
• Candidates should be capable of writing complex backend code for a publicly accessible web application that can scale with business growth.
• Experience in the SaaS space and startup environment is preferred.
• A commitment to collaborative problem solving and sophisticated design is required.
• Candidates should be natural collaborators and problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments.
• A relentless curiosity and a continuous desire to build knowledge and learn are essential traits.

Benefits:

• Stavvy offers fully covered medical insurance, dental and vision insurance.
• Employees receive equity and unlimited PTO.
• Paid time off includes 12 holidays and 12 recharge days.
• A 401K plan is available for employees.
• The office is centrally located in Boston’s financial district.
• Paid parental, medical, and military leave is provided.
• The company offers a competitive salary and generous stock options.
• Leadership is based on core values, and there are endless opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, growth-mode startup.