Software Engineer II (Java-Backend)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs
• Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in investigating and resolving production issues
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and improvements
• Take part in code reviews and team discussions to build high-quality, maintainable systems
• Participate in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and efforts to improve engineering processes
• Build familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
• Stay current with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
• Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Requirements

• 3-6 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
• Experience developing backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar)
• Understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and backend fundamentals
• Familiarity with working in production environments, including debugging and troubleshooting
• Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL) and data modeling basics
• Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and collaborative development teams
• Effective communicator with a growth mindset and a willingness to take initiative
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to build technical depth
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), or DevOps practices
• Interest in scaling systems, distributed architectures, and performance optimization
• Desire to grow through mentorship, peer collaboration, and hands-on experience
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-like environments where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified, but professional experience is required

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of $108,000 - $186,000 per year, based on experience and location
• Annual bonus program and an equity award
• Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, and more
• $700 home office setup stipend
• Remote position with residency requirements in specific states or hybrid role based in Denver, CO