Software Engineer I, Backend (New Grad - 2025) at Flex in Remote

Summary: Flex is a growth-stage FinTech company headquartered in NYC, focused on creating a better rent payment experience. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their engineering team, responsible for building and maintaining backend systems with a focus on Java-based services. Responsibilities: - Write clean, maintainable Java code and contribute to our backend services - Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior engineers - Debug and troubleshoot issues in our systems - Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to understand requirements - Write tests and help improve our deployment and quality processes - Contribute to system design discussions and architectural improvements Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) - Strong foundational knowledge of Java and OOP principles - Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals - Familiarity with relational databases (SQL) - Experience with version control (Git) - Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team - Curiosity about how systems work and willingness to learn continuously Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks - Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) - Experience with Docker or containerization - Understanding of distributed systems concepts Required Skills: Java, OOP principles Important Skills: Data structures, SQL, Git Nice-to-Have Skills: Spring Boot, REST APIs, AWS, Docker, Distributed systems, Team communication, Curiosity Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision available from Day 1, Company equity, 401(k) plan with company match (our company match kicks off at the beginning of 2026), Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays, Parental leave, Flex Cares Program, Free Flex subscription, Competitive compensation + company equity, Unlimited PTO