Staff Java Software Engineer for a well-known personal finance management company in Menlo Park, CA

We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to be a key contributor in developing cloud-based services that will drive the future of the business. You will join our small and dynamic Cloud Services team, using the latest technology and tools to build high-quality, cross-platform solutions that delight our customers. Responsibilities: Technical hands-on role, with responsibilities ranging from being at the vanguard of solving technical problems to venturing into unchartered areas of technologies to solve complex problems. Directly responsible for consistently delivering high-quality, scalable, production-ready backend/server code in Java for Cloud Services by implementing best practices in software engineering, including coding standards, testing and deployment procedures. Partner closely with a cross-functional team of key stakeholders (Engineers, Architects, Product Managers, QA, Operations, and Business Partners) to design and implement end-to-end solutions that meet user needs as well as engineering/operational/business goals. Display a passion for high quality, continuous learning, and experimenting and applying cutting-edge technology, software paradigms, and engineering process improvements, while fostering this culture across the team. Mentor junior developers using expertise in software development methodology and frameworks, in areas such as quality, security, and scalability. Qualifications: 8 years of software engineering experience, including a successful track record developing customer-facing SaaS/PaaS products. 5 years working experience in core Java, Spring Framework and AWS. 5 years working experience within microservice architecture, specifically utilizing REST services and JSON. Extensive experience in developing applications that are deployed in AWS. Excellent understanding of O/R mapping concepts and tools (Hibernate, JPA). Fluent in Databases/SQL (MySQL experience preferred). Excellent programming discipline: data structures, complexity analysis, object-oriented principles, design patterns, and unit testing. Excellent knowledge of the development challenges inherent with highly scalable and available web/mobile applications. Experience with API development and integration with 3rd-party services is preferred. Experience mentoring junior engineers. BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent. Type: Full Time Compensation: $175 - $190K (DOE) bonus and perks Location: Menlo Park, CA (hybrid schedule, onsite 2 days/week)