Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Care.com
Job overview
The Software Engineer II (Java Backend) at Care.com will develop and enhance the HomePay experience, contributing to the design and implementation of new product features within an agile team.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with product management to translate business needs into technical solutions, working cross-functionally to advance projects, participating in code reviews, creating architecture and design documents, and supporting continuous learning and team growth.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $112,000 to $140,000 nationally, with actual pay varying by location and experience. Benefits include annual bonuses, health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401K matching program, paid holidays, and PTO.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3-5 years of engineering experience, 2+ years with Java and J2EE, preferred Golang experience, familiarity with monolith and microservices architectures, AWS experience, and ability to work in a distributed team.
Career development
The job encourages continuous learning and technical skill development while supporting team members' growth.
Work environment and culture
Care.com fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment focused on innovation and using technology for social good, with a hybrid work model requiring office presence three days a week.
Company information
Care.com is a leading global platform for family care services, part of IAC, offering solutions from childcare to payroll services since 2007, operating in over 20 countries.
Team overview
The candidate will join the HomePay Technology team, a small agile group focused on building the HomePay product experience.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid with office locations in Austin, Dallas, and Salt Lake City, requiring in-office work Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Unique job features
The role involves working with modern technologies like Java, Golang microservices on Kubernetes, AWS Lambdas, Kafka, and Elasticsearch, contributing to a cloud-native platform with a focus on innovation and scalability.
Company overview
Care.com is a leading online platform that connects families with caregivers for services such as childcare, senior care, pet care, housekeeping, and tutoring. Founded in 2006, the company generates revenue through subscription fees for families seeking caregivers and background check services, as well as by offering premium memberships and enterprise solutions for businesses. Acquired by IAC in 2020, Care.com has expanded its reach and capabilities, leveraging technology to simplify the process of finding trusted care providers. Its mission is to help families find reliable care while empowering caregivers with job opportunities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience, emphasizing your expertise in Java and J2EE technologies, and any experience with Golang and AWS services mentioned in the job description.
Emphasize your ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams, your experience with both monolith and microservices architectures, and your familiarity with cloud-native platforms and tools like Kubernetes, Istio, Kafka, and DynamoDB.
Apply via multiple channels including Care.com's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances for consideration.
Connect with current engineers or team members in the HomePay Technology or backend engineering divisions at Care.com on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent technology initiatives by Care.com, or asking about their experience working with microservices and cloud-native platforms.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Java', 'J2EE', 'Golang', 'AWS Lambdas', 'microservices', 'Kubernetes', 'Kafka', and 'DynamoDB' to ensure your resume passes automated screening.
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