Associate Software Engineer, Java

Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home.  Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.    

Job Description

​​​​​​QAD is seeking a Associate Software Enginer, Java with experience of building enterprise applications using Java and web-based technologies to join our growing team. You will be responsible for maintaining, designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality web applications using a combination of Java, Progress, and scripting languages. You will work closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure that our applications meet user needs and business objectives.

• Performs analysis to define requirements for modifications including new/affected programs, expected behavior, related document changes, and test scenarios.

• Performs maintenance and enhancement of new and/or existing software systems or product modules.

• Work with the QA team to ensure the quality of software delivered to our customers.

• Prepares program documentation of product components. 

• Provides support to services/ supports/ other R&D teams, solves customer issues as needed.

• Establishes technical proficiency in design, implementation, and unit testing and strives to increase application knowledge.

• Design and develop server-side components using Java, leveraging core concepts like OOP, multithreading, exception handling, and generics.

• Implement frontend user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like Angular or TypeScript.

• Facilitate communication between different components using RESTful web services.

• Manage and interact with databases like MariaDB, utilizing SQL queries for data manipulation and optimization techniques for improved performance.

• Participate in Agile development methodologies, attending Scrum meetings and delivering incremental updates through CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 1-2  years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer.
• Proficiency in Java, including core concepts, frameworks (Spring, JUnit, Maven / Ant, etc) , and best practices.
• Familiarity with Progress development tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or a similar frontend framework).
• Working knowledge of RESTful web services and API design.
• Experience with MariaDB and SQL and database management systems like PostgreSQL.
• Ability to effectively debug and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Experience with shell scripting and Python scripting is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Additional Information

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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