Software Engineer, Java - Apps team

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is currently seeking a Java Server Software Engineer to work as part of our Apps - Server team. The work will involve developing our web server, REST APIs, and product core by writing clean and solid code that interacts with our other services and components. Responsibilities include:

• Developing new product features that leverage the network model to help users: visualize their network, understand how it behaves, see how it has evolved, answer specific questions, and plan changes
• Designing the data model for new product features
• Proposing and implementing REST APIs to support the Forward Networks web application and to publish to customers
• Constructively reviewing product designs, technical design documents, and code changes

Requirements:

• At least three years of full lifecycle software development experience
• Expertise in Java
• Considerable experience with a dependency injection framework such as Guice or Spring and a talent for writing (and refactoring) code for testability
• Deep understanding of REST API design fundamentals and best practices
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database schema design
• Strong object-oriented design and development skills
• Familiarity with the principles of functional programming
• Good communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with the Spring Web MVC framework or Spring Boot
• Some experience with other JVM languages such as Groovy, Kotlin, or Scala
• Some experience with TypeScript or modern JavaScript

NOTE: Experience in the networking domain is NOT a requirement for this role but is a plus.

The base pay range for this role is between $190,000 and $230,000. Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location