Job Url: https://techjobs.meld.io/jobs/516412-senior-java-backend-engineer Job Description: Skip to main content CAREER MENU Meld Share page ENGINEERING 路 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 路 FULLY REMOTE Senior Java Backend Engineer Join Meld, the global platform bridging fiat and crypto, where innovation meets impact and together we build the future of borderless finance 馃實馃殌 Apply for this job Senior Java Backend Engineer We鈥檙e looking for a product-minded Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and lead the development of reliable, high-performance infrastructure powering cutting-edge AI and blockchain applications. You鈥檒l work primarily in Java to build scalable services and APIs that run seamlessly in production on AWS, supporting real-time and data-intensive workloads. You should be as comfortable improving architecture and observability as you are shipping new capabilities behind feature flags and iterating quickly with product and engineering partners. You鈥檝e built and scaled backend systems that serve millions of users, and you know how to design for performance, reliability, security, and developer velocity at scale. You thrive in cross-functional environments and bring a deep appreciation for quality, usability (for both end users and internal teams), and operational excellence. You have drive, hunger, intellectual rigor. You are an owner. This is a remote position. We are primarily looking for candidates based on the East Coast of the US or within Central European Time (CET 卤2 hours) to ensure team overlap. You will: Build and maintain distributed backend services using Java and related technologies (e.g. SpringBoot, Gradle) Own feature development from design to deployment, including architecture, implementation, and production readiness Design high-performance APIs and services for real-time and data-intensive workloads Proactively improve architecture, frameworks, tooling, code standards, automation, and engineering processes Collaborate closely with product management, DevOps, and engineering peers to bring features to life Optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and observability across the backend stack Use AI as a core accelerant to development velocity and quality Mentor team members and help shape the future of the engineering organization, with a clear path toward a management role You have: 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing Java code Extensive hands-on experience implementing and scaling distributed SOA systems Experience designing highly available and observable distributed services Strong judgement balancing multiple competing product priorities vs. engineering investments Tools and skills: Postgresql, AWS, long-running Java processes (e.g. web/http services), SpringBoot, Gradle, Redis, and NoSQL Experience leading and mentoring junior Software Engineers Excellent communication and collaboration skills Benefits and perks: We鈥檙e excited to offer comprehensive and competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision. We offer a 401(k) with several investment options for pre-tax retirement savings. Culture: While we are remote-friendly, our office is in the SF Bay Area. If you鈥檙e located nearby, you鈥檙e welcome (and encouraged) to work in-person a few days per week. If you鈥檙e outside the SF Bay Area, you鈥檒l work fully remote and should be available during hours that overlap with the team. Meld is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Department Engineering Role Senior Backend Engineer Locations Multiple locations Remote status Fully Remote About Meld Meld provides a Fintech Stack as a Service, enabling companies to integrate and manage the financial technology services their products require through a single, unified API. The platform simplifies how businesses connect with third-party providers across payments, crypto, and bank-linking, reducing technical complexity and accelerating product development. Meld鈥檚 solution is built for developers and fintech companies seeking to scale efficiently across markets and geographies without managing fragmented fintech integrations. Coworkers 20 Apply for this job ENGINEERING 路 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 路 FULLY REMOTE Senior Java Backend Engineer Join Meld, the global platform bridging fiat and crypto, where innovation meets impact and together we build the future of borderless finance 馃實馃殌 What would be your desired yearly salary? 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