Software Engineer III (Back-End)
Job Description
FloQast, a leading Accounting Transformation Platform, is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to join their Data Platform team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of accounting workflow automation through technical leadership and innovation. As an SDE III, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing major components of the core platform, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers.
The position demands expertise in backend development using Java or Golang, with a strong foundation in distributed systems and microservice architecture. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies, including AWS cloud infrastructure and MongoDB, to build scalable solutions that serve over 3,000 accounting teams, including prestigious clients like Snowflake, Twilio, and Instacart.
This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer with 4-6+ years of experience who wants to make a significant impact on an engineering organization. You'll have the autonomy to tackle complex technical challenges while ensuring system reliability and performance. The position offers the opportunity to work with a company that's revolutionizing accounting workflows through cloud-based, AI-powered solutions.
As a technical leader, you'll be instrumental in establishing high standards for code quality and system design, while fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence. The role combines hands-on development with strategic technical decision-making, making it ideal for engineers who want to advance their careers while working on meaningful solutions that transform how accounting teams operate.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer III (Back-End)
- Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable backend services using Java or Golang
- Own the technical vision for key areas of our data platform
- Make critical decisions on architecture, data models, and system design
- Champion best practices for code quality, testing, and system reliability
- Act as a technical mentor for SDE 1 and SDE 2 engineers
- Work with high autonomy to deconstruct ambiguous business problems into concrete, scalable services
Requirements For Software Engineer III (Back-End)
- 4-6+ years of professional back-end engineering experience
- Deep expertise in Java / GoLang and mastery of distributed systems principles and microservice architecture
- Extensive experience designing and operating complex systems on a major cloud provider (AWS preferred)
- Proven ability in database design, performance tuning, and data modeling at scale (MongoDB preferred)
- A track record of technical leadership, including project ownership and mentorship
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