Backend Engineer

Truehold is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer with at least 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining customer-facing APIs and integrating with payment providers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven systems. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure APIs for customer-facing applications. Integrate and manage payment provider solutions to support business transactions. Develop and optimize backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Work with Python for scripting, automation, and backend services. Design and maintain relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL. Deploy and manage applications on AWS, utilizing ECS, CloudFormation (CFT), Cognito, and Lambda. Implement and maintain event-driven architecture using Kafka. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability. Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering. Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development. Experience working with Python for backend tasks and automation. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and database optimization techniques. Hands-on experience with AWS ECS, CloudFormation (CFT), Cognito, and Lambda. Expertise in working with Kafka for event-driven architecture. Experience with designing and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs.

Truehold is a revolutionary residential real estate company founded on the principle of providing easy access to home equity for homeowners. The company's mission is to help individuals unlock the value of their homes without the burden of debt. This concept was born from the personal experience of founder Brian Hardecker, who watched his grandfather face difficulties as a homeowner. Truehold combines two established real estate transactions—a traditional home sale and a lease back agreement—in one streamlined process. This unique service empowers homeowners to sell their properties at competitive prices while allowing them to stay in their homes as renters, alleviating the stress of property ownership. Since its inception in 2021, Truehold has already assisted over 2,000 homeowners in transacting more than $200 million in equity. Their innovative approach is designed to cater particularly to seniors or individuals undergoing life transitions, providing a seamless way to manage equity while maintaining housing stability. The process begins with a no-cost offer that outlines the sale and rental terms, ensuring homeowners remain informed and capable of making the best decisions for their circumstances. Truehold currently operates in over 20 cities across the United States and is committed to expanding its reach to support more homeowners in achieving financial flexibility and peace of mind.