Java Engineer - REST APIs & Database Systems

Broadcom Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Mainframe CyberSecurity & Compliance team in Lisle, IL. The role focuses on building and supporting high-quality applications with an emphasis on RESTful APIs and Java development.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, and API security practices. The position offers a competitive salary range of $108,000 - $172,800, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(K) plan and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience with emphasis on RESTful API.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot and SQL databases.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement scalable and robust RESTful APIs.
• Participate in Agile activities and code reviews.
• Interact with customers for support and feedback.

Skills

Java development

RESTful API design

Spring/Spring Boot

SQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

API security best practices

Frontend technologies (React, Angular)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Swagger

Job description

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Software Engineer with a passion for building high-quality applications using Agile practices to join our Mainframe CyberSecurity & Compliance team. In this role, you will be a key member of the development team and will focus on building, testing, and supporting leading edge Mainframe Cybersecurity and Compliance solutions used by many of the world’s largest companies. We are looking for an engineer who is highly motivated, team oriented, and has excellent organization and problem-solving skills. The individual and team goal will be to develop and maintain high-quality software aligned with user needs and business objectives. Work location for this position is in our Lisle, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement scalable and robust RESTful APIs for seamless integration of the frontend system with backend mainframe systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Actively participate and contribute in all Agile activities: Iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.
• Interact with customers for support issues, demonstrations, and feedback sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or global equivalent in a software-related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development with a strong emphasis on RESTful API design and development, Spring/Spring Boot, good understanding of SQL databases.
• Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset following coding best practices and unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement in code coverage quality.
• Knowledge of API security best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Knowledge with tools and frameworks for API testing and documentation (e.g. Bruno or Swagger).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, Angular, etc.) and how they interact with backend services.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines with building, testing, deploying, and automating using Jenkins or any other pipeline.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience

• Solid knowledge of z/OS, Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, Endevor, reading system dumps, TSO/ISPF.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following languages: IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL.
• Experience with Blackduck, Coverity, zACS tools.
• Experience with cybersecurity and compliance-related topics.

Education and Experience

Bachelors in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience; at this level postgraduate coursework may be desirable or Masters degree in Engineering and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.