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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Java) - **Company:** Procore - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,960.0 - $193,820.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Project Management Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Query Optimization, Queueing Systems, Ruby, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Transaction Data, TypeScript, Web Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Dynatrace, Microservices - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88305083/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience. * 5+ years of experience in backend development using Object-Oriented Programming fundamentals in Java. * Proven experience designing, building, and operating event-driven distributed systems with Apache Kafka. * Deep technical proficiency in PostgreSQL, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and schema design. * Proven experience building interactive web applications using React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript is a plus. * Demonstrated experience building software with AI capabilities or integrating AI technologies into development workflows. * Strong knowledge of microservice architecture, RESTful API design, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). * Pragmatic, curious mindset with a strong ability to evaluate trade-offs between performance, scalability, and business goals. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join Procore's Financial Platform and Insights Division. In this role, you'll own and lead critical backend initiatives, evolve high-throughput distributed architectures, and elevate Procore's core engineering ecosystem. The primary goal of this role is to scale resilient financial management systems and drive AI-enhanced software solutions for our global customer base. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll partner with Product Managers, Systems Architects, and Engineering Leadership to design scalable services, manage event-driven data streams, and build seamless React user interfaces. Use your expertise in distributed systems, backend development with Java and Ruby, and AI-driven software development to deliver high-impact software that directly influences how communities around the world build schools, hospitals, and homes. Shape the future of construction financial technology-apply today! This position reports into the Engineering Manager and will be a hybrid role of 2 days per week in our Austin, TX office. We're looking for someone to join us immediately. What you'll do: * Architect, build, and scale resilient distributed services and backend infrastructure using Java and Ruby. * Design, implement, and maintain high-throughput data streams and message queues using Apache Kafka. * Optimize PostgreSQL databases through complex schema design, query performance tuning, and transactional data modeling. * Develop and integrate intelligent backend features and workflows leveraging modern AI technologies. * Build and maintain interactive, high-performing frontend application components using React. * Collaborate with cross-functional product, design, and architecture teams to drive a modern service-oriented architecture. * Drive full operational ownership of production services, including deployment, observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing. * Write robust, well-tested code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure system reliability. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Maximising Cassandra's Potential: Tips on Schema, Queries, Parallel Access, and Reactive Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1167-maximising-cassandra-s-potential-tips-on-schema-queries-parallel-access-and-reactive-programming) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)