Sr. Software Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our Heartland School Solutions Engineering Team. This role involves designing and delivering scalable web applications and APIs that power payment experiences for K-12 schools, enhancing the quality, scalability, and security of enterprise software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable web applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) that enable secure, reliable payment experiences for K-12 clients while supporting long-term product growth and platform performance.
• Drive software quality and engineering excellence by building maintainable, well-tested solutions that improve system stability, accelerate delivery, and reduce operational risk.
• Influence technical decisions and development standards by identifying opportunities for improvement, sharing expertise, and helping elevate code quality across the team.
• Own the successful delivery of enterprise-ready solutions from concept through production, ensuring business requirements are translated into measurable outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
• Strengthen product performance and client satisfaction through proactive troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and the resolution of complex technical challenges that impact business success.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing Java-based software solutions, with demonstrated success delivering scalable, production-grade applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, diagnose issues effectively, and deliver high-quality solutions that balance business needs with technical excellence.
• Experience collaborating within Agile Scrum teams, contributing to shared goals while taking ownership of individual outcomes and deliverables.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across engineering, quality assurance, and business teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing single-page applications using Angular or similar frameworks is a plus.
• Experience working with MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, or other NoSQL databases to support scalable application architectures is a plus.
• Experience writing automated unit tests using the Spock Framework and working extensively with JSON-based integrations is a plus.

Skills

• Java Development
• Spring Boot
• RESTful APIs
• Modern Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Agile Scrum
• Collaboration

Benefits

Join a company that thinks like a client, acts like an owner, and wins as one team. We're curious and innovative, always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empower each other to make decisions, and our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, and equity options.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work hours to accommodate global teams and diverse time zones.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing why you are the right fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!