Java Engineer

York Solutions, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical with multiple plans

Delta Dental plan

Eye Med Vision coverage

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Voluntary Insurance programs

Flexible work opportunities

Teamwork environment

Learning and development

Job summary

A leading software development firm is seeking an experienced developer with 8-10 years of coding experience. The candidate will focus on both backend and frontend development, primarily using Java and ReactJS, while participating in Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills and is adaptable to dynamic work environments. This position offers a flexible work environment with benefits, including health plans, 401(k) options, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of coding experience with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals: unit testing, code reviews, Agile and DevOps.
• 4+ years of experience in ReactJS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Participate in Agile / Scrum methodology.
• Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment.

Skills

Java

ReactJS

Agile methodology

Microservices

Python

Go

JavaScript

Splunk

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Continuous integration / continuous delivery tools

REST API development

Containerization

IaC

Public / private cloud

Application observability

Messaging / stream architecture

Job description

Description Tech Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience (will be mentoring onshore junior developer)
• Role is 60% backend with 40% front end focus
• Although environment is Java 24, candidates must have at least Java 21 enterprise experience
• React 19 on the front end
• Any NoSQL database exposure (preference being MongoDB but not required)
• Cloud Production experience (Azure environment preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software
• Translate product concepts into project commitments that deliver incremental value to our customers frequently and with high quality
• Participate in Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases
• Perform all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code, test, deploy, and support
• Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performance
• Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment and come up with solutions as required
• Be innovative in solution design and development to meet the needs of the business
• Work very closely with Architecture group and drive technical solutions
• Expected to adapt in dynamic and collaborative work environment and make independent decisions
• Collaborate to meet project timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of coding experience with 4+ years of the following languages: Java, Go, Python or JavaScript, with a willingness and ability to learn new ones along with Microservices
• 4+ years of experience in ReactJS
• Experience working with at least one of the following: continuous integration / continuous delivery tools, REST API development, serverless architecture, containerization, IaC, public / private cloud, application observability and / or messaging / stream architecture
• Experience working within an Agile / Scrum Methodology
• Experience in Splunk & MongoDB is preferred
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals: unit testing, code reviews, Agile and DevOps

Benefits

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth