# Software Engineer

**Company:** [Just Appraised](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/just-appraised)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Skills:** Java, Kotlin, Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres, Cockroachdb, Spicedb, GraphQL, React, AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, OAuth, Rest
**Posted:** 2026-04-07

> Builds and operates API platforms and shared backend systems to power products, focusing on high availability, developer experience, and scalability using Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, AWS, and modern AI tools.

## Job Description

## What You Will Work On

- **Design & Build**: Lead the development and operation of our API platforms and shared backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- **Empower Developers**: Improve the Developer Experience by creating systems that allow our product teams to move faster.
- **Iterate and Improve**: Focus on developing features in pieces, allowing the team to move quickly and build off of reusable building blocks.
- **Navigate Ambiguity**: Work closely with stakeholders to turn evolving product needs into concrete technical roadmaps.
- **Modernize Workflows**: Utilize and advocate for modern AI-augmented development tools to keep our engineering velocity high.

## Tech Stack

**Backend**: Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SpiceDB, CockroachDB, GraphQL  
**Frontend**: React, TypeScript  
**Infrastructure**: AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD  
**Developer Tools**: GitHub, Linear, Cursor, Claude Code

## What We’re Looking For

- **Platform Expertise**: Proven experience building and operating backend systems and managing infrastructure as code.
- **Technical Depth**: A strong command of GraphQL and REST API design principles and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset.
- **Security Mindset**: Practical experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, ReBAC, etc.).
- **Modern Tooling DNA**: Experience with AI-native workflows (Claude Code, Cursor) and robust CI/CD practices.

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation and stock equity plan
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company sponsored pre-tax retirement savings program (401k)
- A flexible work environment that supports working from home
- Flexible PTO
- Parental Leave
- Home office stipend

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