Software Engineer 5

Software Engineer 5

As a Software Engineer you will contribute to design, development, testing and deployment of software systems and/or applications. Will be working with a team dedicated to developing the Foresight web application. Will be working on the API that is powering the application.

Typical Day:

• Software Development in an agile Scrum work environment using Java, Sprint Boot, REST APIs and Databases
• Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development of web services, enterprise API, Microservices and/or distributed computing systems in a public Cloud environment.
• Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• This position is highly preferred to be local to Chicago for remote hybrid model (1-2 days a week) Will consider 100% remote candidate (would be responsible for coming onsite ~ once a quarter as needed.

Technical Skills

• Required:
  • 4 to 5 years of overall backend experience
  • 3+ years of Java 8 or 11, Spring Boot and RESTful API development (preferably Microservices)
  • 1+ years of experience with JPA/Hibernate and RDBMSs like Postgres or MySQL
  • Must demonstrate solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
• Desired:
  • 1+ years for Cloud production experience (preferably AWS) OR a higher-level Cloud training certification (e.g., AWS Solution Architect Associate)
  • Test driven development and behavior driven development with Groovy and Spock
• Experience in the following,
  • Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
  • Application architectural patterns, such as 12-factor app development, parallel processing with multi-threading, event-driven, etc.
• Understanding and/or experience in the following,
  • Message brokers such as Kafka and AWS Kinesis.
  • Experience writing APIs with AWS Lambda and AWS API Gateway
  • Hands one experience with API tools such as Swagger and Postman
  • Debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Education Requirements:

• 4 years of computer science or applications degree from an accredited college or university. plus 10+ overall exp

Required Skills : Java Basic Qualification : Must be able to at least travel to Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL once a quarter. Preference is 1-2 days/week on-site in a hybrid work model. Additional Skills : Must be able to at least travel to Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL once a quarter. Preference is 1-2 days/week on-site in a hybrid work model.