Design and build backend services supporting financial workflows and transaction processing.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design scalable system solutions.
Contribute to architectural discussions and evolve service-oriented systems.
Write maintainable and well-tested code using Java and modern JVM frameworks.
Improve system reliability, performance, and observability.
Build and maintain APIs used by internal services and external integrations.
Refactor and modernize legacy systems as the platform evolves.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term fixes.
Participate in code reviews and advocate for strong engineering standards.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working as a backend engineer in a production environment.
Strong experience building backend services using Java and modern JVM frameworks.
Experience designing APIs and service-oriented systems.
Experience working with relational databases and large datasets.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience in regulated industries, such as financial services or cannabis, is a plus.

Benefits

Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap!
A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community
Competitive compensation and 401k match
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaJVM frameworksbackend servicesAPIsservice-oriented systemsrelational databasesdebuggingproblem-solvingdistributed systemsevent-driven architectures

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationadvocacy for engineering standards