Architect Software Engineer, Time and Pay

Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania

JOB OVERVIEW

The Legion application is a high-performance, data-driven Java enterprise application that leverages sophisticated scheduling and optimization algorithms. It also provides the necessary endpoints for our Web and mobile frontend applications. As a Principal/Architect Software Engineer, Time and Pay, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, scalability, and performance of this mission-critical application. You will lead the technical direction, drive best practices, and mentor engineers to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

You should possess deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and enterprise-level development with Java. You should also have strong knowledge of data modeling, relational databases, and cloud-based deployments. Our application stack includes Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, and JSON, running on AWS with containerization, making experience in these technologies essential. Additionally, frontend experience with JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Architect and design scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions.
• Lead technical decision-making and strategy for product evolution.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of features while maintaining best practices.
• Perform in-depth system analysis to drive continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and UX, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and frameworks to enhance the application’s capabilities.
• Write unit tests and automated tests to ensure software quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
• Review and enhance application security, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive professional software development experience with expertise in Java or C++.
• Proven experience in software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience leading complex, high-impact projects from conception to deployment.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-volume transaction applications.
• Expertise in cloud computing and containerization (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Strong knowledge of database management, indexing, and optimization with MySQL or similar relational databases.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles.
• Experience in performance tuning, scalability improvements, and system optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience driving large-scale architectural improvements.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire team members.
• Passion for emerging technologies and industry-leading innovations.
• Experience in frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, or React.
• Ability to operate efficiently in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Track record of building positive relationships and collaborating across teams.
• Strong personal work ethic focused on high-impact delivery and results.
• Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character; demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.

If you are passionate about designing and building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications and enjoy mentoring engineers while shaping the future of a technology-driven organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ABOUT LEGION

Join Legion's mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs. We're a mission-driven team seeking exceptional talent to propel this vision. Embrace a culture that's collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. With us, you'll grow your skills, work closely with experienced executives, and contribute significantly to our mission.Our award-winning AI-native workforce management platform is intelligent, automated, and employee-centric and proven to deliver 13x ROI. We help labor-intensive organizations maximize labor efficiency and employee engagement simultaneously. Legion has earned recognition for its innovation, including spots on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, and awards for our AI technology. Backed by leading investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, First Round Capital, XYZ Ventures, Webb Investment Network, Workday Ventures, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, we're making real change. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Legion is where you belong. Join us in making hourly work rewarding and fulfilling.

BACKGROUND AND OPPORTUNITY

There are almost 75 million hourly workers in the United States, representing more than half of the entire workforce. Historically, managing hourly employees has been difficult due to high attrition (average of 60%) and high replacement costs (average of $3,200 per employee in retail). The ongoing labor shortage and competition from the gig economy, make it more difficult to attract and retain hourly employees. The top reasons hourly employees leave their jobs are a lack of schedule empowerment, poor communication with employers, and an inability to get paid early. Gen Z and the millennial workforce demand gig-like flexibility, modern technology, and compelling work options. Legion’s mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs, serving the hourly workers who make up the majority of the US workforce. We believe in empowering employees and helping employers be efficient and innovative by enabling intelligent automation powered by Legion’s Workforce Management platform to optimize labor efficiency and enhance the employee experience simultaneously. 

Legion WFM was built for the cloud with AI at the core and is designed to handle the complexity of modern businesses and meet the needs of today’s hourly employees. Our team is composed of dedicated individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, globally distributed across all time zones.

For more information, visit https://legion.co 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Legion, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. As a hybrid employer in Bucharest, Romania, pay for positions is determined using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. 

We strive to make competitive offers allowing employees room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. 

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Legion Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@legion.co 

Legion is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

How We Determine What We Pay

As a fully remote employer, Legion determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Job Applicant Privacy Policy

This Job Applicant Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Legion Technologies, Inc. (“Legion”, “we”, “us” and “our”) collects, uses, and discloses “personal information” as defined under California law from and about job applicants who are residents of California.

This Policy does not apply to our handling of data gathered about you in your role as a user of our consumer-facing services. When you interact with us as in that role, the Legion Privacy Policy applies.

1. Types of Personal Information We Handle

   We collect, store, and use various types of personal information through the application and recruitment process. We collect such information either directly from you or (where applicable) from another person or entity, such as an employment agency or consultancy, background check provider, or other referral sources. This information includes:

   • Identification and contact information, and related identifiers such as full name, date and place of birth, citizenship and permanent residence, home and business addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and such information about your beneficiaries or emergency contacts.
   • Professional or employment-related information, including:
     • Recruitment, employment, or engagement information such as application forms and information included in a resume, cover letter, or otherwise provided through any application or engagement process; and copies of identification documents, such as driver’s licenses, passports, and visas; and background screening results and references.
     • Career information such as job titles; work history; work dates and work locations; information about skills, qualifications, experience, publications, speaking engagements, and preferences; and professional memberships
   • Education Information such as institutions attended, degrees, certifications, training courses, publications, and transcript information.
   • Legally protected classification information such as race, sex/gender, religious/ philosophical beliefs, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, nationality, ethnicity, request for family care leave, political opinions, and criminal history.
   • Other information such as any information you voluntarily choose to provide in connection with your job application.

2. How We Use Personal Information

   We collect, use, share, and store personal information from job applicants for our and our service providers’ business and operational purposes in the recruitment process such as: processing your application, tracking your application through the recruitment process, contacting references with your authorization, conducting background checks you authorize, and making hiring decisions. We will also use job applicant information for internal analysis purposes to understand the applicants who apply and to improve our recruitment process. We may sometimes need to use applicant information for legal purposes, such as in connection with any challenges made to our hiring decisions.

3. With Whom We Share Personal Information

   We will disclose job applicant personal information to the following types of entities or in the following circumstances (where applicable):

   • Internally: to other Legion personnel involved in the recruiting and hiring process.
   • Vendors: such as technology service providers, travel management providers, human resources suppliers, background check companies, and employment agencies or recruiters, where applicable.
   • Legal Compliance: when required to do so by law, regulation, or court order or in response to a request for assistance by the police or other law enforcement agency.
   • Litigation Purposes: to seek legal advice from our external lawyers or in connection with litigation with a third party.
   • Business Transaction Purposes: in connection with the sale, purchase, or merger.
4. How to Contact Us About this Policy – If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact privacy@legion.co.