Senior Software Engineer Product and Engineering LoadUp Corporate Headquarters

ABOUT THE ROLE (Onsite - Alpharetta, GA) As the Senior Software Engineer , you will be central to designing and delivering LoadUp's next-generation cloud-native platform, built for scale, reliability, and speed. You will work alongside the Director of Architecture, fellow engineers, and the product team to craft elegant, well-tested microservices. The ideal candidate combines rock-solid backend engineering fundamentals with an AI-augmented workflow to build a world-class engineering engine at high velocity. WHAT YOU’LL DO Microservices Development: Design, build, and deliver scalable, fault-tolerant RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot. AI-Augmented Velocity: Leverage cutting-edge AI development tools (such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding speed while maximizing quality. Database & ORM Optimization: Design and optimize data models using Hibernate/Spring Data JPA alongside high-performance PostgreSQL databases. Test-Driven Architecture: Champion clean, maintainable code with a deep focus on Test Driven Development (TDD) and robust unit/integration testing frameworks. Cloud & Container Deployment: Containerize services using Docker and deploy them across automated CI/CD pipelines into AWS environments like Kubernetes (EKS). System Observability: Instrument distributed microservices with structured logging, metrics, and tracing using tools like OpenTelemetry or Datadog. Product Collaboration: Partner closely with product managers and designers to transform complex business rules into elegant technical architectures. WHAT YOU BRING Experience: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering OR 8+ years of practical software engineering experience building production-ready systems. Java Ecosystem Mastery: Deep hands‑on experience developing enterprise‑grade microservices with Java and Spring Boot. Database Proficiency: Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL, including custom schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimization. TDD Discipline: Elite understanding of Test Driven Development with frameworks like JUnit and Mockito. Modern Tooling: Active, demonstrated use of AI‑powered development environments to streamline software delivery. DevOps & Infrastructure: Solid experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, dependency managers (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions. WHO YOU ARE A High‑Velocity Builder who views AI development tools as force‑multipliers for engineering productivity rather than syntax crutches. An Ownership‑Minded Engineer obsessed with application quality, system performance, and long‑term architectural stability. A Collaborative Thinker who can bridge technical design choices with business milestones and multi‑tenant SaaS scaling needs. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Competitive Compensation – Top‑tier salary tailored to your backend expertise. Health & Wellness Coverage – Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Flexible Spending & Savings – Access to personalized FSA or HSA accounts. Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation structures built to keep you rested and operating at your peak. 401(k) with 5% Company Match – A matching commitment to help you save for the future. The "LoadUp Extras" – Monthly Lifestyle Stipends, Employee Recognition programs, and Referral Bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr