Senior Software Engineer

Kharon

Senior Software Engineer developing backend services for Kharon's flagship client-facing application. Working with Kotlin, Java, Go, and Python in a hybrid environment based in Denver.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering with a strong focus on Java and Kotlin, alongside proficiency in AWS services and CI/CD practices. Capable of collaborating effectively across teams while maintaining a commitment to code quality and testing.

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Java DevelopmentKotlin DevelopmentAWS ServicesCI/CD WorkflowsMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Backend Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentAutomated TestingRelational DatabasesGraph DatabasesUnit TestingIntegration TestingVue.jsSpring BootMicronaut

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsKubernetesPostgreSQLNeo4jJira

Industry Keywords

FintechRisk ComplianceSanctions ComplianceFinancial Crime Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSEC2GoJavaJavaScriptKotlinKubernetesMicroservicesNeo4jPostgresPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBootVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain backend services Kharon's flagship client-facing application — spanning Kotlin, Java, Go, and Python
Develop and ship new APIs and features across the full development lifecycle, from requirements clarification through pull request, QA feedback, and production release
Troubleshoot and resolve bugs by investigating logs, reproducing issues locally, and delivering clean, targeted fixes
Write automated tests and contribute to a culture of code quality — producing pull requests that are readable, well-scoped, and maintainable
Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, frontend engineers, QA, and architects — serving as a clear communicator who can explain service design, API contracts, and architectural decisions to a range of audiences
Contribute to infrastructure responsibilities including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), Kubernetes cluster deployments across dev/QA/stage/production environments, and core AWS services (Lambda, RDS, EKS, S3)
Participate in two-week agile sprints using Jira, with flexibility to support production hotfixes and larger feature releases as needed
Support and mentor mid-level engineers on the team over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of backend-focused software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in at least one JVM language — Java or Kotlin strongly preferred; Spring Boot and/or Micronaut experience a plus
Familiarity with microservices architecture and the ability to reason across service boundaries and understand downstream dependencies
Experience with Vue.js or openness to contributing to a Vue-based frontend when needed
Solid understanding of relational and graph databases; PostgreSQL and/or Neo4j experience a plus
Working knowledge of AWS fundamentals (Lambda, EC2, S3) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD workflows, preferably GitHub Actions
A testing mindset — comfortable writing unit and integration tests and responding to QA feedback loops
Strong communicator who asks clarifying questions, validates requirements before building, and can partner effectively with product and non-engineering stakeholders
Comfortable using AI coding tools as a productivity accelerator — with the judgment to review, scope, and own every line of code you ship
Bonus: Experience in fintech, risk, sanctions, or financial crime compliance domains

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurances
FSA program for both medical and dependent care
Long term disability
401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays