Seattle, WA
|Onsite
|Contract
|Job ID 70656|Posted Jun 13, 2025Join our team as a Software Development Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our high-throughput communications platform. Your work will directly impact millions of users by delivering personalized messages at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead the migration of critical services from Java 8 to Java 21.
- Design and develop scalable solutions for both front-end and back-end systems supporting mobile, web, and email communications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, scientists, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Help scale our platform to meet growing business demands.
Skills
- Proficiency in Java and experience with Native AWS services.
- Solid understanding of Unix/Linux environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
- Background in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in software development.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $34 - $69 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.