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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Impact
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Trunk-based Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Domain Driven Design
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/lta39htzxh

## About the Role

* Solid foundations in computer science and software engineering (algorithms, data structures, system design, agile approaches).
 * 4 + years' experience in software development
 * Interest in, or hands-on experience with, domain-driven design (strategic & tactical).
 * Familiarity with hexagonal / ports-and-adapters architecture.
 * Experience with object-oriented and functional programming concepts.
 * Passion for writing clean, simple, and readable code.
 * Understanding of test-driven development and eagerness to grow in this area.
 * Exposure to or interest in event-driven architectures.
 * A collaborative mindset: you're a team player who values collective ownership and close cooperation across disciplines.
 * Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to learn and explain complex ideas.
 * Above all: curiosity, drive, and a desire to continuously improve - both yourself and the way the team builds software.

Our stack:

 * Backend: Java / Spring
 * Persistence: MySQL
 * Frontend: Vue.js (though deep frontend expertise is not required)
 * Architecture: Modular Monolith (evolving from legacy monolith), Hexagonal Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Systems

Our methodologies:

We strive for continuous improvement and use proven engineering practices:

 * Domain-Driven Design (strategic & tactical)
 * Trunk-Based Development & Continuous Integration
 * Continuous Delivery and frequent production deployments
 * Agile development
 * Test-Driven Development - when and where it makes sense
 * Clean code and knowledge sharing

## Description

* Apply and grow your knowledge of domain-driven design, hexagonal architecture, test-driven development, and clean code.
 * Use object-oriented and functional programming concepts appropriately.
 * Learn from senior colleagues, while steadily increasing your scope of ownership.
 * Continuously improve how we work, experimenting with new ideas and raising the bar with the team.


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