Senior Backend Developer

About Us: ZineOne, a subsidiary of Session AI (https://www.sessionai.com/), the pioneer of in-session marketing, is paving a more effective path forward for eCommerce. We take the application of real-time analytics for all active users on digital properties with the intention of understanding micro-behaviors in order to drive conversions. Senior Software Backend Developer This position is for a savvy software professional seeking the opportunity to work with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and enjoy a flexible, collaborative work environment. The Senior Backend Software Developer position at Session AI offers the chance to design and develop mission-critical solutions touching millions of consumers. We are a fast-paced and fast-growing team that provides ample opportunity to learn new technologies and grow your career. Responsibilities: Design, prototyping, and developing Session AI SaaS. Successful candidates for this position will focus mainly on the backend but projects involved may require understanding and participation in other software stacks. Leading the gathering of functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning Acting as the technical subject matter expert: Mentoring fellow engineers, demonstrating technical expertise, and at times, leading teams in solving challenging programming and design issues. Hands-on coding (80%) Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches Work cross-functionally with various other teams, including product management, QA, teams from other product lines within Session AI, and/or external business/design partners to drive forward results Demonstrate a passion for developing well-architected and elegant real-time and high-volume SaaS. Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies Requirements Must-Have: 5+ years of experience in designing and developing Enterprise SaaS applications. Expertise in Java/J2EE, with strong knowledge of multi-threaded, event-driven architectures. Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc.). 3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs & Web Services (REST/SOAP). Strong understanding of MVC architecture and at least one Application Server (Tomcat, Jetty, etc.). Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, optimizing queries for high-performance applications. Experience with unit testing & Test-Driven Development (TDD). Knowledge of scalability, caching, load balancing, and distributed computing principles. Strong communication skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Nice to Have: Experience working with real-time event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, React, or Angular). Benefits Competitive salary and stock options Opportunity for continuous learning Fully sponsored EAP services Excellent work culture Opportunity to be an integral part of our growth story and grow with our company Health insurance for employees and dependents Flexible work hours Remote-friendly company