Engineer, Software III

Location: Secaucus, NJ, US

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Description

In this role as Software Engineer III, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of scalable web applications, bridging the gap between back-end logic and front-end user experience. You will work with a modern tech stack primarily focused on Java and ReactJS. We are a forward-thinking team that values efficiency and innovation. We specifically look for developers who embrace modern tools, including AI-assisted development, to deliver high-quality code and accelerate the development lifecycle.

Please note this is a hybrid opportunity (3 days in office & 2 days WFH). The position can be based in one of the following locations: Secaucus, NJ, Schaumburg IL, Tampa, FL, or Dallas, TX .

Pay Range: $136,000 - $157,000 / year
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop key product features within existing large-scale enterprise applications and new strategic initiatives that will drive system and operational efficiencies, measure system performance, and provide “glue” for complex solutions.
• Participate in the full SDLC involving design, implementation, testing, & launching.
• Assist with the generation and analysis of business and functional requirements for proposed software solutions.
• Participate in architectural and database design discussions as they relate to product direction.
• Develop features completely including the front-end components and the backend systems.
• Design and implement changes to systems that yield higher performance and resiliency while achieving lower operations overhead.
• Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application, and serve as a technical lead on small to midsize complex projects.
• Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
• Build software solutions where the problem is not well defined. Design and define the interaction between the other component pieces.
• Consistently define and apply technologies, standards and software engineering practices, mentoring other team members.
• Contribute to the focus and effectiveness of the development team; tracking issues to resolution, monitoring the effectiveness of tasks, and providing status to the team lead.
• Raise long-term architecture issues within project.
• Conduct design and code reviews of multiple projects.
• Generate data for project planning, including task breakdown & estimation of work for a project.  Competent in developing accurate estimates & risk assessments.  Track status within the project as necessary.
• Communicate team and project status to project manager and director.
• May occasionally act in the Team Lead role
• Act as the designated expert for owned application area(s).
• Contribute to the continued improvement of the organization’s development procedures by looking for opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience:

• 7+ years professional experience in software development.

• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques.

  Skills:

• Proficiency in Enterprise Java programming plus one or more modern programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to work well with people and be both highly motivated and motivating.
• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
• Expertise in UI technologies like ReactJS and Angular.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Web Technologies, restful services, and multi-tier architectures.

• Experience working with Agile development methodology and tools (Jira/Confluence).

  Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science or equivalent (Preferred)

Preferred Work Experience:

AI enhanced development leveraging AI-based development tools such as Github Copilot.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to multi-task, Analytical skills, Ability to follow verbal or written instructions, thinking analytically, Communication, using effective verbal communication, using effective written communication, Handling stress & emotions, concentrating on tasks, making decisions, adjusting to change, Examining/observing details, Sitting for long periods at a time

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