Job Url: https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/united-states-java-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,13_IN1_KO14,18.htm?remoteWorkType=1 Job Description: Backend Java Engineer - FinTech Apply on employer site Remote Apply on employer site Is your resume a good match? Use AI to find out how well the skills on your resume fit this job description. Upload your resume Your qualifications for this job Do you have any of these qualifications? Cloud security Open source contribution Cross-functional communication Data modeling Show more About StartEngine StartEngine is the FinTech powerhouse driving the future of fundraising and alternative investing. StartEngine was founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision (now valued at over $75B), with the goal of helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by removing funding barriers. Howard partnered with co-founder Ron Miller, a veteran entrepreneur and early advocate of equity crowdfunding, to build a platform that democratizes access to capital. In 2020, StartEngine welcomed Shark Tank judge and serial entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) as Strategic Advisor and Investor. Since its inception, StartEngine has helped over 550 companies raise more than $1.5B from retail investors, with investments starting at as little as $100. The Role We are looking for a Backend Java Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help power the next generation of our equity crowdfunding platform. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a modern cloud-based environment and enjoys building scalable, secure, and highly available systems. You will be responsible for architecting and delivering backend services that leverage AWS, containerization, microservices, APIs, and RDS databases. You’ll work closely with our product leaders, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver features that help entrepreneurs raise capital and investors access exciting opportunities. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in Java/Spring Boot. Develop and scale microservices deployed in containers (Docker/Kubernetes). Architect and optimize data solutions using AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security across cloud-based systems. Implement efficient CI/CD pipelines for deploying and monitoring services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn product requirements into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. What We're Looking For 3+ years of professional backend development experience (Java preferred). MUST live and work in the United States. Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, etc.). Proficiency in building and scaling RESTful APIs. Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong background with relational databases and data modeling (preferably RDS with PostgreSQL/MySQL). Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Bonus Points If You Have Experience in FinTech, payments, or compliance-driven industries. Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.). Exposure to GraphQL or gRPC. Contributions to open-source or personal projects that show off backend expertise. Perks & Benefits 100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision - pick your own plan (Anthem Blue Cross) Generous Equity package Unlimited PTO and sick days Paid WeWork Usage (optional) 100% Remote Team Off-sites and Celebration Dinners Paid Maternity/Paternity leave 401K program Flexible hours Be part of one of the fastest growing parts of the FinTech Industry A chance to work with a highly profitable and rapidly expanding startup (not VC funded) Show more Conversations @StartEngine Kick off the conversation by asking about salaries, interviews or anything else @StartEngine. See what other Backend Java Engineer - FinTech are saying Interview Tips 793K members Salary Negotiations 768K members Explore more Bowls Company overview Size 51 to 200 Employees Founded 2014 Type Company - Private Industry Stock Exchanges Sector Financial Services Revenue Unknown / Non-Applicable StartEngine ratings 2.5 25 % Recommend to a friend 43 % Approve of CEO Howard Marks 52 Ratings Career Opportunities 2.6 Comp & Benefits 3.2 Culture & Values 2.5 Senior Management 2.2 Work/Life Balance 2.1 StartEngine reviews by back end engineer Pros "Met and worked with some great people" (in 16 reviews) "Full remote, unlimited PTO" (in 11 reviews) "Great culture and work" (in 12 reviews) Cons "funded issuers while offering limited support to smaller startups—the very people they claim to champion." (in 16 reviews) "Clueless leadership" (in 13 reviews) "called 'unlimited PTO' is not true" (in 11 reviews) "The environment was overwhelmingly stressful, with a culture that prioritized speed over quality." (in 12 reviews) "Frequent layoffs done in "smaller" (3" (in 14 reviews) StartEngine benefits 4.3 17 Ratings Employee benefit reviews Most commented Health Insurance(7 comments) "Really great package options for full time employees. They also use Trinet for all their benefit management which is super helpful" Work From Home(6 comments) "Fully remote with lots of good communication" Vacation & Paid Time Off(6 comments) "“Unlimited PTO”, but it’s hard to take time off" Aug 28, 2025 Former Director of Funding Growth in Los Angeles, CA, California No 401k match, unlimited PTO (a scam because they say it's unlimited but your work load will be so high you can't take time off, and when you finally do take time off you're guilted about it), benefits are good and low cost May 15, 2025 Former Employee in West Hollywood, CA, California Roth 401k option is available Feb 10, 2025 Current Account Executive in San Francisc