Java Software Engineer

JOB TITLE : Java Software Engineer JOB LOCATION : Rhode Island (prefer RI based but open to remote) WAGE RANGE

• 60-65 / hr. JOB NUMBER : JSEIGT REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : C#, JAVA, Github, API, cloud, .NET JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Applies a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach for modifications of existing applications, simple changes, reports and request for services with minimal supervision.
• Designs and develops backend software systems, processes and enhancements for company's complex systems
• Leads the design of production back-end software environments
• Participates in group design discussions and expected to understand basic software design
• Develops solutions and processes for reliable and stable software solutions including security, scalability, and high performance
• Basic Proficiency in Software Development, Software Design, Software Testing, Software Maintenance, Software Configuration Mgt. Software Engineering Tools and Software Quality
• Document processes and procedures related to the implementation and maintenance of software solutions
• Demonstrates a relentless commitment to meeting and exceeding customers' expectations while also achieving the goal of reducing the risks and costs of providing services
• Works to build an effective partnership with the internal customer on a daily basis. Listens to customers and asks the appropriate questions to determine their requirements
• Collaborates with other parts of the organization as required to first share and analyze customer requirements and then develop and implement the best strategy and processes to meet those requirements
• Ensures that customers' concerns or service level incidents are addressed promptly and efficiently by personally troubleshooting and implementing solutions or escalating to the appropriate member of management
• Participates in the project management of back-end software solutions
• Schedules, plans, and performs periodic scheduled maintenance and tuning activities to optimize performance .
• Recommends, implements and measures best practices for software solutions
• Adheres to service level agreements by following established SLA performance requirements
• Adheres to IT best practices by following established IT best practice performance
• Adheres to Incident Management process
• Adheres to Change Management process
• Adheres to Release Management process and performs assigned release actions.
• Adheres to Audit Management process and procedures and performs assigned actions to capture audit evidence criteria
• Completes special projects with minimum to no assistance from Manager
• Participates in individual professional development by completing an individual development plan, participating in mentoring activities, tracking and reporting of development, and communicating career path goals and objectives.
• Provides training, mentoring, and coaching to assigned resources Qualifications Master / Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. 5+ years of professional back-end development experience, focusing on scalable, high-performance applications. Expert-level proficiency in Java (version 8 or later) and Python, with strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and best practices. Solid understanding of backend frameworks (Spring Boot for Java, FastAPI or Flask for Python) and experience in microservices architecture. Experience in database management, optimization, and SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL). Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills for backend systems. Ability to lead backend development initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively across teams. Knowledge of : OWASP Security Top 10 and secure coding practices for backend applications. Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. DevOps principles, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD), and tools like Git, Jenkins, and Docker. Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience deploying backend applications on cloud infrastructure. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.