Senior Software Engineer, Platform

About the role In this Senior Software Engineer role at Branch, you will be responsible for developing core components on our TipCalc team. TipCalc is Branch's automated tip pooling and distribution platform for restaurants. It integrates with Point of Sale systems to ingest real‑time check and shift data, calculate tip distributions based on customer‑configured rules, and disburse payments directly to workers' Branch wallets or to their direct debit cards — replacing manual end‑of‑night spreadsheets and cash runs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java and microservices, with a focus on designing and optimizing scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. This position requires a solid foundation in computer science and a passion for upholding high engineering standards through code reviews and collaborative teamwork. Responsibilities Measure and optimize the performance, scalability, and uptime of backend services. Demonstrate and promote a culture of engineering excellence. Conduct design and code reviews and push the bar for engineering rigor and standards. Collaborate with product management, customer success, and customer support to deliver the best experience for our users. Focus on consistent, cohesive REST APIs and domain‑driven service design to facilitate and orchestrate service contracts. Qualifications Attention to detail and passion for doing great work. 5+ years of experience in building clean, well‑architected, distributed, and scalable software. Strong computer science fundamentals, with deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design. Strong command of Java and Java‑based microservices with Spring Boot. Experience designing and supporting customer‑facing RESTful APIs. Design and implementation of relational database schemas running on PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent. Fluent with unit/integration testing concepts and tools, including JUnit/Mockito, or equivalent. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, git‑flow, SonarQube for CICD a plus. BS in Computer Science or equivalent program. Compensation The salary range for this role is $160‑170k. The salary range displayed reflects an average base salary range for the position across all the U.S. The base salary offered to an applicant could be higher or lower based on each applicant's specific skill set, depth of experience, relevant education or training, etc. Location This position is classified as REMOTE within the United States of America. We are unable to hire candidates located outside of the domestic U.S. Benefits Market‑leading medical, dental, and vision insurance. Stock options. Free Premium‑Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription. Monthly home‑office stipend. 401k (TransAmerica). 12‑weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents. Flexible time off + sick and safe time. 11 paid company holidays. Equal Opportunity Employment Branch is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship or transfer. No third‑parties, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr