Senior Software Engineer

About Accolade The multifamily real estate industry is undergoing a massive transformation, and Accolade is at the forefront. We are building the industry's first AI-native Operations Centralization Platform, designed to streamline complex processes, unlock new efficiencies, and create better experiences for residents and operators alike. Our platform uses advanced to automate routine tasks, capture critical data, and intelligently manage communications. We're on a mission to help our clients achieve what we call "Full Potential Centralization," and we need passionate, experienced builders to help us lead the way.The Opportunity: Your Impact at Accolade This is a pivotal role for an experienced engineer who thrives on building transformative products from the ground up. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of our engineering team, taking significanttechnical ownershipof our core platform. You will be instrumental indelivering 0->1 products , making criticaldesign decisionsand clearlyarticulating their impact on the software architecture . We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about building scalable, data-driven systems and mentoring other engineers to elevate the entire team. If you are ready to shape the future of PropTech with AI in a world-class engineering environment, we want to hear from you.What You'll Do Build & Innovate:Dedicate your time to writing high-quality, well-testedJava Spring Bootcode. You will lead the development of new features and services across the full product lifecycle, from architectural design to deployment. Architect & Own:Take technical ownership of major components of our microservices architecture. You will lead design discussions, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and maintainable. Your decisions will directly shape the future of our platform. Drive Technical Excellence & Mentor:Champion a culture of excellence by implementing best practices and robust testing principles. You will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers through constructive code reviews, technical guidance, and collaborative problem-solving, fostering their growth and enhancing the team's capabilities. Solve Complex Integration Challenges:Design and implement robustintegrationswith third-party systems, leveraging your expertise in messaging systems likeKafkaand enterprise integration patterns. Collaborate & Deliver:Work within a fast-paced agile team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and fellow engineers to solve complex challenges. You will help refine and drive our CI/CD processes to enable rapid iteration and continuous improvement.What You'll Bring (Requirements) 6+ yearsof professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of building and launching new products ( 0->1 experience ). Mandatory, deep expertise inJavaand theSpring Bootframework. Strong experience withRDBMS , specificallyPostgreSQL . Hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems, with a strong preference forApache Kafka . Demonstrated ability to taketechnical ownershipof projects and features, from conception to delivery. Proven experience in making and influencing criticaldesign decisionsand articulating the architectural impact to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A passion formentoring junior engineersand a focus on growing as a technical leader, not a people manager. A strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design) and a degree in Computer Science or a related field.Our Tech Stack We believe in using the right tools for the job. You'll get to work with and master: Core Backend:Java, Spring (Core/Boot), Hibernate, gRPC, Armeria Databases & Data:PostgreSQL, JPA, Flyway, Protocol Buffers, Jackson Messaging & Services:Apache Kafka, Microservices Architecture Security:JWT, Spring Security Cloud & DevOps:AWS (Secrets Manager, STS), Auth0, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development (TDD)Bonus Points For Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation). Deep knowledge of distributed systems and enterprise integration patterns. Exposure to end-to-end testing frameworks. An AWS Certification.Why You'll Love Working at Accolade True Ownership & Impact:You won't be a cog in a machine. You will have the autonomy to make critical architectural decisions and will directly influence the development of an innovative AI platform that is transforming an entire industry. Leadership & Mentorship:Join a team that values technical leadership. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry veterans while actively mentoring and shaping the next generation of engineers. Accelerated Career Growth:We are growing quickly. For ambitious individuals, this means unparalleled opportunities to expand your skills, take on greater technical leadership, and advance your career. Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offer an attractive salary package and benefits to match your experience and qualifications.Our Interview Process Initial Chat (30 min):A conversation with our team to discuss your background and interest in the role. Technical Assessment:A practical coding and system design challenge to see your problem-solving skills in action. Team Interviews (45-60 min each):Meet with key engineers and product collaborators to dive deeper into your skills, architectural approach, and how you'd fit into our culture.Ready to build the future of PropTech? Apply today!

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