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# 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:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/39a92bb4-f81d-4ccb-a20f-5a68a5b29544/senior-software-engineer-backend-java

## 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 Senior 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.