Senior Software Engineer, Java - Technical Lead

Senior Software Engineer, Java - Technical Lead

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As a Senior Software Engineer, Java - Technical Lead at Ninja One, you'll play a key role in enhancing our IT Operations product suite by designing and implementing scalable solutions and platform improvements. You’ll contribute to new features and support existing functionality, all while ensuring our software meets the high expectations of our customers.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team of engineers and technology experts, delivering mission‑critical services that help our customers manage, protect, and maintain millions of endpoints and servers. You will have the opportunity to design and develop high‑availability software systems that support our global operations.

Location – We are flexible on remote working from home if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, ME, MA, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We also have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL for those who prefer a hybrid option.

We hire the best software engineers with experience in our stack:
Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang, and Postgres, supporting millions of user endpoints and running as a scalable cloud service in AWS.

• Lead the development of large‑scale software applications, ensuring high quality and adherence to our quality‑first standards.
• Influence critical architectural decisions, ensuring that systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. Balance technical debt, performance concerns, and scalability with business needs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align on technical decisions and drive improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards across projects.
• Take ownership of technical initiatives, proactively addressing challenges and driving improvements based on data reported by support teams.
• Advocate for and implement quality assurance practices, ensuring the delivery of robust, high‑performance software.
• Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Java software development, particularly for product applications.
• 5+ years of experience with highly scalable systems.
• Proven experience in scaling systems and solving complex system design challenges.
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented programming (OOP) design principles and practices.
• Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience using frameworks like Jersey or Spring.
• Proficient in relational database design and development.
• Experience with caching systems, particularly Redis, is a plus.
• In‑depth knowledge of quality testing practices and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality software.

Ninja One automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 30,000 customers. The Ninja One automated endpoint management platform increases productivity, reduces security risk, and lowers costs for IT teams and managed service providers.

We are a collaborative, kind, and curious community. We honor your flexibility needs with full‑time work that is hybrid remote and provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and unlimited PTO. We also reward your work with opportunities for growth and advancement.

This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to location, market demands, experience, job‑related knowledge, and skills. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, and PTO.
For roles based in California, Colorado, New Jersey, or Washington the base salary hiring range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000 per year.
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