Java Developer

Emerson; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in Evanston is seeking a software developer who shares a zeal for fast, dependable delivery and strong CI/CD practices with GitLab CI.

You will implement secure authentication with Express.js, tackle Rust regressions, collaborate with QA, sketch and defend architecture, prototype new solutions, and keep the Python build pipeline green to ensure smooth Evanston deployments. Open with $92,000 - $125,000 per year, with benefits and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience delivering software in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to maintain clarity of thought and tidy documentation.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Proven track record of fast-moving delivery in a hybrid team.
• Experience with Rust and Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Express.js.
• Catch Rust regressions in staging before they reach customers.
• Partner with QA to define test coverage and catch regressions early.
• Sketch the Initiative architecture, defend it in review, then build it.
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements.
• Keep the Python build pipeline green so Evanston deployments stay fast.

Skills

Rust depth

Python curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Express.js

GitLab CI

Job description

We ship fast and break very little, and we want a Java Developer who shares that obsession with GitLab CI. Where most technology jobs cap your reach, this Emerson one in Evanston pays $92,000 - $125,000 and widens it the longer you stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Express.js
• Catch the underdog-spirited Rust regression in staging before it ever reaches Evanston customers
• Partner with QA to define test coverage and catch regressions early
• Sketch the Initiative architecture, defend it in review, then build the thing
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements
• Keep the Python build pipeline green so Evanston deploys never wait on a red light

What You'll Bring

• 4 years that taught you which corners can be cut
• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation
• Demonstrated knack for making the ownership-driven feel manageable
• A steady hand when three priorities all claim to be number one
• A track record of fast-moving delivery in a hybrid structure
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Equal parts Rust depth and Python curiosity

A self-directed startup out of Evanston, Emerson is rethinking what technology software can be. Our IL team treats transparency as a feature, sharing the messy middle, not just the wins.

Open with $92,000 - $125,000, grow your Rust under a mentor, lean on full benefits, and flex your hours the way grown-ups should.

Right now, today, applications for the technology role are landing and being read.