Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Brand New Team! Location: San Francisco Bay Area Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 + stock options Synchro is partnering with an innovative, fast-growing startup at the forefront of microservices and workflow orchestration technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a team building next-generation platforms and tools used by developers worldwide. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java (primary), Spring Boot, and large-scale distributed systems. You will be a key hands-on contributor, working closely with Staff and Principal engineers to design and deliver high-quality backend systems and developer-facing tools. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop scalable, distributed systems and backend services • Contribute to architecture decisions, ensuring systems are resilient, maintainable, and future-proof • Build and evolve developer-facing platforms and SDKs, focusing on usability and performance • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact, business-critical features • Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and system design • Troubleshoot complex production issues and contribute to long-term solutions What We're Looking For: • Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot; experience with Python or Go is a plus • Strong background in large-scale distributed systems and event-driven architectures • Experience with REST, gRPC, and asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) • Experience with cloud-native architectures and modern CI/CD pipelines • Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, scalable mindset • Experience in startup environments or building new products from the ground up • Passion for open-source technologies and developer experience Interested? Contact Joely Davies at Synchro to explore this exciting opportunity further! Show more Show less