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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Intuit Inc. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Software as a Service, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Elasticsearch, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Mobile Application Software, Spring Framework, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, QuickBooks (Software), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Web Services, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Apache Kafka, Web Technologies, Software Coding, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghmlyq ## About the Role 8+ years experience designing and developing online SaaS applications (Backend). Strong leadership experience: Leading meetings, presenting, technical go to person, and cross-functional leader BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience Expertise with the following: Java/J2EE, SQL, AWS and other backend development technologies. Proficient with AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude or Codex) Expertise with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 5+ years experience with web services (consuming or creating) with REST or SOAP Excellent communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences Expertise in the Software design/architecture process Expertise with unit testing & Test Driven Development (TDD) Business Acumen - strategic thinking & strategy development Building strong teams - set and evangelize vision, facilitative leadership, attract and retain key talent Experience in handling On-call responsibilities & production incidents for large scale, high throughput SaaS applications. Be a proponent of building systems for performance and scale. ## Description Come join the QuickBooks Capital & Lending platform team as a Staff Software Engineer (Backend). You will join an innovative and passionate team of engineers using cutting edge technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, AWS, Elastic Search, Kafka, to build enterprise scale software for our QuickBooks customers. We are looking for an engineer with a background in back-end web technologies (Java/Kotlin, Spring, REST services, etc.) Responsibilities Architecting and developing online web applications, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POCs) 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 leading a small team solving challenging programming and design problems Roughly 40-60% hands-on coding. Rest focused on System design, operational excellence and coaching/mentoring junior engineers. Generate technical documentation and PowerPoint presentations to communicate architectural and design options, and educate development teams and business users Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches Work cross-functionally with various Intuit teams including product management, QA/QE, various product lines, and/or business units to drive forward results Demonstrate a passion for developing well architected, elegant, web and/or mobile apps Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Strategies to accelerate SaaS Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1078-strategies-to-accelerate-saas-application-development) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)