Backend Engineer (Java, AI/PropTech)

About Accolade

The multifamily real estate industry is undergoing a massive transformation, and Accolade is at the forefront. We are building the industry's first AI-native Operations Centralization Platform, designed to streamline complex processes, unlock new efficiencies, and create better experiences for residents and operators alike. Our platform uses advanced AI to automate routine tasks, capture critical data, and intelligently manage communications. We're on a mission to help our clients achieve what we call "Full Potential Centralization," and we need passionate builders to help us get there.

The Opportunity: Your Impact at Accolade

This isn't just another backend role. As an early member of our rapidly growing engineering team, you will be a vital contributor to our core platform. With 1-3 years of experience, you are in a perfect position to absorb best practices from senior leaders while making a tangible impact on the features our customers use every day. If you are passionate about building scalable, data-driven systems and want to shape the future of PropTech with AI in a world-class engineering environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Build & Innovate: Dedicate at least 80% of your time to writing high-quality, well-tested Java code. You'll work across the full feature lifecycle, from concept to deployment, to build new leasing automation workflows and other core platform capabilities.
• Architect & Scale: Go beyond just coding. You'll actively participate in technical design discussions, contributing to a microservices architecture that is secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Champion Quality: Embrace a culture of excellence. You will write robust unit and integration tests using Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, participate in constructive code reviews, and help maintain our high standards for quality.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work within a fast-paced agile team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and fellow engineers to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional solutions. You'll help drive our CI/CD processes to enable rapid iteration and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring (Requirements)

• 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• A strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design).
• Solid programming skills in Java.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Our Tech Stack

We believe in using the right tools for the job. You'll get to work with and learn:

• Core Backend: Java, Spring (Core/Boot), Hibernate, gRPC, Armeria
• Databases & Data: PostgreSQL, JPA, Flyway, Protocol Buffers, Jackson
• Messaging & Services: Apache Kafka, Microservices Architecture
• Security: JWT, Spring Security
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Secrets Manager, STS), Authzed, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and enterprise integration patterns.
• Exposure to end-to-end testing frameworks.
• An AWS Certification.

Why You'll Love Working at Accolade

• True Ownership & Impact: You won't be a small cog in a giant machine. You will directly influence the architecture and development of an innovative AI platform that is transforming an entire industry.
• Mentorship from Industry Vets: Our team includes leaders who have built and scaled the early product and engineering teams at successful B2B software unicorns. You'll learn from the best in the business.
• Accelerated Career Growth: We are growing quickly. For ambitious individuals, this means unparalleled opportunities to rapidly grow your skills, take on more responsibility, and advance your career.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer an attractive salary package and benefits to match your experience and qualifications.

Our Interview Process

1. Initial Chat (30 min): A conversation with our team to discuss your background and interest in the role.
2. Technical Assessment: A practical coding challenge to see your problem-solving skills in action.
3. Team Interviews (45-60 min each): Meet with key engineers and product collaborators to dive deeper into your skills, approach, and how you'd fit into our culture.

Ready to build the future of PropTech? Apply today!