[Hiring] Software Engineer @Just Appraised

Role Description

• Lead the development and operation of our API platforms and shared backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Improve the Developer Experience by creating systems that allow our product teams to move faster.
• Focus on developing features in pieces, allowing the team to move quickly and build off of reusable building blocks.
• Work closely with stakeholders to turn evolving product needs into concrete technical roadmaps.
• Utilize and advocate for modern AI-augmented development tools to keep our engineering velocity high.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and operating backend systems and managing infrastructure as code.
• A strong command of GraphQL and REST API design principles and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset.
• Practical experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, ReBAC, etc.).
• Experience with AI-native workflows (Claude Code, Cursor) and robust CI/CD practices.

Requirements

• Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SpiceDB, CockroachDB, GraphQL (Backend)
• React, TypeScript (Frontend)
• AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD (Infrastructure)
• GitHub, Linear, Cursor, Claude Code (Developer Tools)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and stock equity plan
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company sponsored pre-tax retirement savings program (401k)
• A flexible work environment that supports working from home
• Flexible PTO
• Parental Leave
• Home office stipend