real - Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Remote - ET (Eastern)$152k - $194k2mo ago

Remote Senior NA Developer Tools Software Backend Engineer Senior Backend Developer Java Spring Boot Hibernate Spring SQL

Requirements

• You have extensive experience with Java 17+ (we are migrating toward Java 21), Spring Boot 3.x, JPA/Hibernate 6, and SQL relational databases. • You are comfortable writing unit and integration tests and maintaining strong code coverage • You have experience designing event-driven microservices and applying patterns such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), hexagonal (ports & adapters) architecture, and CQRS. • You have in-depth knowledge of relational databases, including indices, connection pools, transactions (ACID), and implications of schema designs on performance • You have experience with NoSQL databases, understand their advantages and disadvantages, and know when to prefer one over a relational database. • You are opinionated in the direction that backend software development is going and will give recommendations and take the initiative for the long-term health of the project. • You have a keen eye for where to refactor and when, using standard design principles and patterns, and are excited to lead the team on the path to better code • You are welcoming to other engineers, have a collaborative attitude, and are excited to both learn and teach new knowledge • You enjoy working with a remote team that spans many different time zones and locations • You are comfortable in an agile, fast-paced startup environment where you work closely with product to understand how your work will fit into the larger project while acting on limited information • Spring Boot 3.x+ • AI-Assisted Development • Real operates in an AI-first engineering environment - our backend engineers use AI coding assistants and agentic developer tools every day, wired into our internal systems. • Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex (or similar) in real development workflows • Familiarity with agentic / CLI-based AI workflows and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations that connect AI tools to internal systems (e.g., GitHub, Datadog, issue tracking, SonarQube) • Experience applying AI to accelerate code review, test generation, and documentation, not just code completion. • Ability to critically evaluate generated code; identify incorrect or suboptimal outputs; refactor AI-generated code for production readiness • Strong judgment on when to use AI vs manual implementation; trade-offs between speed and correctness; validating and owning AI-assisted code before it ships to production • We are empowered through our strong test coverage to allow continuous delivery with multiple deploys per day. • BA/BS degree and 8+ years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background • Must have experience in Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Relational Databases • A real estate background with transferable skills would be an asset • Demonstrated Project Coordination/Management skills • How We Work: Our Operating Principles • Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day: • Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients. • Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards. • Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve. • Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions. • Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success. • Additional Details: • Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in the United States to be considered. • Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time. • Real Broker is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers through pairing sessions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing in our weekly Friday Dev Chats. • Mentor and lead junior engineers in software engineering methodology, design, and best practices. • Work with the product team and feature owners to understand requirements and see them through to execution and deployment.

Benefits

• Estimated Base Salary (DOE) $152K – $194K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • Offers Life and Health Insurance, 401K, Flexible PTO • Please Note: we have set up limits for applications for this role. It is in the General Rules group. The following limits apply to applications for all jobs within this group: • General Rules • Candidates may not apply more than 3 times in any 60 day span for any job in the General Rules Group. • General Rules • Candidates may not re-apply to the same role within 60 days if not presented with an offer • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • or drag and drop here • Apartment number, suite number, or building name • City, Region/State, and Country • If yes, please provide the following details in your response: company name, your role/title, dates of employment, and your manager’s name. This helps us understand your prior experience with our organization. Write N/A if not applicable. • If yes, please share their name, relation, and department. Write N/A if not applicable. • Please select NO if you are a citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or additional authorization. • Write N/A if answered YES to the above. • Less than 5 Years • Less than 3 years • Recruiting Privacy Policy • Real may use Artificial Intelligence with this application. Learn more.