Senior Software Engineer

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility from day one

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off

Multiple benefit plans

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications. You will mentor junior developers and drive architectural decisions, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable software.

The role requires 5+ years of Java experience, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and familiarity with Spring, Hibernate, and CI/CD practices. Hybrid work is expected in Fort Wayne, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years professional programming experience in Java.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and ORM.
• Experience with MVC, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.
• Familiarity with Spring, Hibernate, JPA, JUnit, Gradle, Struts, RMI, JDBC/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency Java applications.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and secure software solutions.
• Write well-designed, testable code and develop unit tests.
• Prepare releases and documentation; support CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Relational databases

ORM (JPA/Hibernate)

MVC

JavaScript/CSS/HTML

Spring

JUnit/Testing

Gradle

Git/GitLab/GitHub/Bitbucket

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile/Jira

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Spring

Hibernate

JPA

JUnit

Gradle

Struts

RMI

JDBC/SQL

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:2026 Great Places to Work CertifiedEmployee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)Company paid parental leaveGenerous time off packageMultiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employmentCulturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employeesThis is a hybrid position with an expectation to be in our Fort Wayne, IN office a minimum of two days per week. This position does not qualify for relocation assistance or employment-based sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.Position SummaryThe Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java-based applications and systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership in development practices, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable and secure software solutions. The Senior Engineer also mentors junior developers and contributes to architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.Develop unit test cases for new features and bug fixes.Diagnose and document root causes of software issues.Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.Provide technical support and guidance to team members.Prepare and produce releases of software components.Support continuous improvement by evaluating technologies and presenting alternatives.Break down tasks into subtasks and estimate effort for completion.Assist in collecting and documenting technical requirements.Develop high-level conceptual and low-level technical designs.Conduct technical feasibility studies and risk analysis.Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain product backlogs and roadmaps.Ensure software releases meet defined security and quality standards.Conduct daily stand-ups, QA/QC meetings, and user training efforts.Facilitate and conduct release and sprint planning sessions.Prepare functional and technical documentation.Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems integration to developers as well as functional stakeholders.Develop and document potential solutions to a given issue.Drive continuous improvement in development practices.Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and operational risks.Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.Minimum of 5+ years professional programming experience in Java.Strong understanding of distributed systems, relational databases, and object-relational mapping.Experience with MVC, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and dynamic web-based development.Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JPA, JUnit, Gradle, Struts, RMI, and JDBC/SQL.Familiarity with Git, GitLab/GitHub/BitBucket, and version control best practices.Familiarity with SDLC, automation frameworks, and unit testing.Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Google Chrome.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Strong analytical thinking.Ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor team members effectively.Strong listening skills.Excellent attention to detail.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsWork Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/weekEnvironment: Hybrid (2–3 days in-office), environmentally controlledTravel: Less than 10%Physical Activity:Prolonged periods of sitting and computer useAbility to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and soundsFrequent repetitive motions with hands#LI-HH1#LI-HybridThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.