Software Engineer Backend (Java)

NYHQ💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, implement, test, and deploy backend applications for a secure digital identity platform serving millions of members across travel, events, and daily life.

Role type

Senior backend software engineer (Java)

Builds

Secure identity platform features and networked digital identity capabilities

Domain

Identity management, cloud infrastructure, data security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, cloud application development, data modeling, architecture design, testing, observability

Preferred skills

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD tools (Github, Argo, Jenkins), mentoring, autonomous problem solving

Technologies

Java, Kafka, Postgres, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Github, Argo, Jenkins

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver code across the full stack, partner with stakeholders to uncover requirements, make architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence through best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About CLEAR

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.