Associate Application Engineer – HYBRID TO MA

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a software engineer to build reliable full-stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot. You will develop new applications, prototypes, and POC solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will design, code, test, deploy, and monitor software, translate business requirements into scalable systems, and participate in Agile ceremonies to continuously improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of React.js.
• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, observability, and application performance management.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Resident or US Citizen)

Responsibilities

• Build reliable full-stack solutions with React.js and Spring Boot.
• Create new applications, prototypes, and POC solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and QA engineers.
• Design, code, test, deploy, and monitor software.
• Align with product owners and stakeholders on delivery.
• Translate requirements into scalable, high-performing systems.
• Ensure quality via unit testing, code reviews, and best practices.
• Improve performance, security, and stability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement.
• Develop engineering standards and process improvements.
• Gain knowledge of P&C insurance concepts and Hanover systems.

Skills

React.js

Java

Spring Boot

Full-stack development

Unit Testing

Code Reviews

Monitoring

Observability

Prototyping

Scalable Systems Design

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

3+ years of professional software development experience

Job description

• Build highly reliable full‑stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot.
• Build new applications, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, business analysts, and QA engineers.
• Work on the design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring of the software you build.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on solution delivery.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performing systems.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Optimize application performance, security, and stability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and process improvements.
• Build knowledge of P&C insurance concepts, business processes, and Hanover systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field OR 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of React.js.
• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, observability, and application performance management.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Resident or US Citizen)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building full‑stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on application performance, security, and stability. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of translating business requirements into scalable systems while ensuring code quality through best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• React.js Development
• Spring Boot Development
• Application Performance Management
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Full-Stack Development
• Java Programming
• Unit Testing
• Code Reviews
• Software Deployment
• Monitoring
• Observability
• Prototyping
• Proof-of-Concept Development
• Scalable Systems Design

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Attention to Detail
• Prioritization Skills
• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Industry Keywords

• P&C Insurance Concepts
• Business Processes
• Hanover Systems