Java Software Engineer - Spring, REST, React, AI Tools

Harris Computer; Mississippi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer in the United States is seeking a software developer to contribute to building robust applications and services. You will participate in requirements, design, integration, testing, and project management.

You will write, test, and debug code, collaborating with architects, designers, and product managers to meet timelines. Expect deep Java knowledge, Spring Boot, REST APIs, databases, Elasticsearch, React/Next.js/Material UI, and AI-assisted development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components.
• Participate in higher-level aspects of the development process, such as requirements analysis, design, architecture, system integration, testing, and project management.
• Partake in testing code to identify and fix bugs and ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Collaborate with other team members, including software architects, designers, and product managers, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading.
• Enterprise Frameworks: Experience with Spring in particular Spring Boot.
• RESTful API Design: Experience designing, building, and securing robust, scalable REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
• Database Expertise: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Search Engine Technology: Experience with search and indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch.
• Experience in React, Next.js and Material UI.
• Worked on AI assisted development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT)
• Familiarity with AI directed prompt engineering for developing applications.

Skills

Java

JVM internals

Concurrency

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Databases

Elasticsearch

React/Next.js/Material UI

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Swagger/REST tooling

Job description

Harris Computer in the United States is seeking a software developer to contribute to building robust applications and services. You will participate in requirements, design, integration, testing, and project management.

You will write, test, and debug code, collaborating with architects, designers, and product managers to meet timelines. Expect deep Java knowledge, Spring Boot, REST APIs, databases, Elasticsearch, React/Next.js/Material UI, and AI-assisted development.