We offer a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

) Our Mission: To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

: 2+ years of experience in backend software development, with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot or similar technologies (Note: This role does not require full-stack or frontend technologies). Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.

Who We Are

: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS Android.

About The Team

: As a Software Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing and scaling our infrastructure. This is a backend-heavy role where you can focus deeply on building robust, high-performance services. Our stack is complex and we’re looking for engineers who know how to write evolvable, properly instrumented, and efficient code as part of a growing distributed system.

If you love solving complex architecture puzzles, driving code modernization, and ensuring that critical financial data flows seamlessly, you will thrive in this role. About the Job: Design, develop, and scale backend services that power core subscription management, invoicing, and data syncing pipelines. Lead the migration and transition of legacy services over to a modern, robust Java Spring Boot architecture.

Work closely with a collaborative engineering team, actively participating in code reviews, design discussions, and stepping up to support teammates when challenges arise. Bring a meticulous eye to backend logic where accuracy is paramount, ensuring services are resilient, secure, and highly available.

Preferred Qualifications

: 3+ years of experience in backend software development Experience working within fintech, monetization, payment systems, or big data/syncing pipelines. BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience Proven experience working on legacy code migration, refactoring, or modernizing distributed systems.

Compensation

Exceptional

may also be provided as part of a total

package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other

Benefits

package Flexible Vacation Paid Time Off Employer-matched 401(k) plan #LI-Remote The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $165,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

#LI-Remote #LI-DA1 ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.