Senior Backend Engineer

### Who you are
- 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

### What the job involves
- LeafLink is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer II to help build and evolve the systems that power our financial services platform, who is passionate about working with teams that solve interesting, large-scale problems at a rapid pace.. This role contributes heavily to backend services responsible for payment workflows, transaction processing, and integrations across the cannabis industry
- As LeafLink expands its platform capabilities, this role will design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems. Engineers in this role collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leadership, and teammates to deliver robust services that support our growing marketplace
- 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

### Benefits
- Healthcare, dnetal, and vision coverage
- 401k plan
- Company equity
- Unlimited PTO + 5 days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Learning and development stipend