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This role pays less than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$148,000–$216,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$156k
versus about
$182k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Gen Digital
Gen Digital is a US-based consumer cybersecurity company formed by the merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast. It sells identity protection, antivirus, VPN, and privacy software under the Norton, Avast, AVG, Avira, LifeLock, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner brands.
Gen Digital currently has
20 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$190,000–$220,000
across 15 roles with salary data.
The Senior Backend Engineer - (Java/Spring Boot) joins the MoneyLion team to design and scale backend capabilities for personalized financial products and marketplace experiences. This role involves making architectural decisions to build resilient, modular services that support partner integrations, experimentation, and core business workflows. You will develop dependable APIs, manage data flows, and ensure production readiness through rigorous testing and observability. The position requires deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. You must possess strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, Kafka, SQS, AWS, and Kubernetes. Key responsibilities include leading AI-assisted development, managing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with product and analytics teams. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems within a high-scale, consumer-facing financial technology environment.
What does a Backend Engineer earn?
Median $218100 from 30 postings across 15 companies.
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