Java software engineer

Location:

• Owns the development, implementation, assessment, and support of one or more components of an environment, application, or platform.

• Independently develops clean, maintainable, testable code for work assigned; performs peer code reviews.

• Participates in the overall health, performance, and availability and actively works resolution of system and client experience impacts for one or more environments, applications, or platforms.

• Embraces mentorship and training from senior engineers.

• Provides continuous improvement ideas to reduce expenses and/or improve efficiency.

• Applies recommended information security standards when developing code and seeks to validate.

• Assesses the technical viability of new and emerging products and technologies

• Contributes to technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts for developing code

• Identifies potential standards and best practices.

Required Skillset (Minimum 2 Years of Experience)

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience and proficiency in the following areas:

• Java - Strong object-oriented programming skills and backend development experience.

• React - Building dynamic, responsive front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.

• HTML/CSS - Developing accessible, standards-compliant, and visually appealing user interfaces.

• Git - Proficient in version control workflows, including branching, merging, and pull requests.

• RESTful APIs - Designing, consuming, and integrating RESTful web services for scalable application development.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or familiarity with the following technologies is a plus:

• CI/CD - Exposure to automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLabs.

• SQL - Writing and optimizing queries for relational databases such as SQL Server.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance. Please click here ( Benefit\ Eligibility_Chart.pdf) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/21/2025

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