Senior Java Architect

Whip Media is the leading SaaS platform transforming how the world's largest media and entertainment companies manage, distribute, and monetize content across the global streaming supply chain. Our flagship product, Helix, is an AI-native platform built to radically optimize content operations-empowering data-driven decisions that maximize revenue, streamline distribution, and scale profitable strategies. Trusted by top studios, networks, and streaming platforms, we're redefining the business of content through innovation, collaboration, and a culture that values impact just as much as fun. If you're ready to shape the future of entertainment at the intersection of media and technology, join us.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Engineer with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, and PostgreSQL. This role is ideal for a pragmatic technologist who thrives in ambiguous environments, can make sound architectural decisions, and is comfortable navigating legacy systems with high technical debt. The candidate will play a key role in shaping best practices, supporting production environments, and driving modernization efforts while balancing business priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Spring Boot (2.x / 3.x) and related frameworks (Spring Data JPA, Spring Data REST).
• Manage and optimize Elasticsearch clusters, queries, mappings, aggregations, and performance at scale.
• Write and tune complex PostgreSQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for high-volume workloads in AWS RDS.
• Leverage AWS services (S3, SQS, Lambda, RDS, Redshift) to build and support production systems.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting for critical issues as needed.
• Quickly understand and improve legacy codebases with significant technical debt.
• Lead by example in establishing best practices and pragmatic architectural approaches.
• Make balanced decisions on when to refactor versus when to accept existing patterns.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Windsurf, Codex, etc.) to accelerate refactoring and development velocity.

Requirements

Core Requirements

Technical Leadership

Critical Soft Skills

Pragmatic mindset : prioritizes delivering value over perfection.

Nice-to-Have

What We Have To Offer

Your wellbeing is our priority. We want our Whipsters to feel set up for success at work and at home! We offer a competitive health plan so you can choose the right plan for you and your loved ones! We offer wellbeing bundles to ensure your mental and physical health resources are at your fingertips. Whip's People Team is committed to your happiness and growth in every aspect of your life! Here are some other perks :

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 + bonus . Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit plans. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education / certifications or training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Whip Media, we are all Whipsters! We strive to create an inclusive, diverse environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We value unique perspectives, ideas, authenticity, and welcome, as well as support, points of view which drive your own growth alongside that of the company.

Whip Media has made a commitment to continue to grow our diverse workplace and partners with organizations that provide us with a range of candidates from diverse backgrounds. We foster a people-centric environment that promotes and evaluates belonging and inclusion and actively strives to bridge any gaps that exist between employee groups.