Avalara

Software Engineer - Java

Avalara
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Remote, RomaniaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, secure, and high-performing backend and frontend systems for Avalara’s global compliance platform.
  • Use AI-assisted coding, testing, documentation, and architectural exploration to improve development efficiency.
  • Contribute to AI-enabled product features supporting automation, data processing, and customer-facing intelligence.
  • Improve deployment frequency, code quality, automated test coverage, observability, and production reliability.
  • Lead technical design discussions and influence architecture for complex distributed systems.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and ownership while collaborating with global engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on Java experience building scalable APIs and services.
  • Strong React and TypeScript experience building maintainable frontend applications.
  • Experience designing and operating distributed systems and RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
  • Experience with AWS, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, and relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of automated testing strategies and demonstrated hands-on AI usage that produced measurable outcomes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 3+ years of professional software engineering experience aligned to senior-level scope.
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Preferred experience includes SaaS, enterprise-scale platforms, compliance, financial systems, or regulated domains.

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement.
  • Compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
  • Many employees are eligible for bonuses.
  • Benefits generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance, varying by location.
  • Inclusive culture with employee-run resource groups and diversity, equity, and inclusion support.
Avalara

About Avalara

5,001-10,000 employees

Avalara builds cloud software that automates tax calculation, returns filing, exemption certificate management, and cross-border compliance for businesses, with deep integrations into e-commerce and ERP platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, it is privately held and owned by Vista Equity Partners. The company sells SaaS subscriptions and managed filing services to help organizations comply with U.S. sales tax and international VAT/GST requirements.

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