Sr. Software Developer Lead/Expert (Java/Python)

About the position

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert with a strong background in Java and Python. The ideal candidate will be proficient in software development, particularly in microservices architecture and RESTful web services. This position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The candidate will be responsible for delivering new features, improving the reliability of core services, and addressing system bottlenecks. We value practical coding skills and the ability to ship products over extensive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where ideas are discussed and challenged openly.
• Deliver new features and improve reliability of core services including major read/write paths for customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination.
• Identify major system bottlenecks or flaws in business logic and proactively address them.
• Take ownership over core product problems and develop impactful solutions.
• Work across the stack to solve problems independently.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language (Java and/or Python).
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust 6C.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance.