Senior Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is looking for an experienced software engineer to design, scope, and implement cross-functional solutions. You will collaborate with Design and Product teams to build scalable and high-performance systems that meet business needs.

We value strong OO programming skills (Java/Kotlin), REST/GraphQL API expertise, and solid database knowledge. Familiarity with React is a plus as you contribute across front-end and back-end domains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency with Java, Kotlin, or other object-oriented languages.
• Proficiency with modern API standards and technologies (REST, GraphQL).
• Proficiency with relational databases and alternative data stores.
• Familiarity with React and front-end development is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, scope, and implement solutions using a mix of technologies.
• Enhance the platform’s performance, usability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Design and Product stakeholders to build appropriate solutions.
• Identify high-impact opportunities and turn them into reality.
• Influence product and business strategies through technical work.
• Contribute to collaboration and collective team success.

Skills

Java Programming

Kotlin Programming

REST API Development

GraphQL API Development

Relational Database Management

Tools

React

Front-End Development

Job description

• Design, scope, and implement solutions using a mix of technologies
• Enhance the platform’s performance, usability, and scalability
• Collaborate with Design and Product stakeholders to build appropriate solutions
• Identify high-impact opportunities and turn them into reality
• Influence product and business strategies through technical work
• Contribute to collaboration and collective team success

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Strong background using Java, Kotlin, or other object-oriented languages
• Proficiency with modern API standards and technologies, such as REST and GraphQL
• Proficiency with relational databases and alternative data stores
• Familiarity with React and front-end development is a strong plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on Java, Kotlin, and modern API technologies. Proven ability to enhance platform performance and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive product and business strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Programming
• Kotlin Programming
• REST API Development
• GraphQL API Development
• Relational Database Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Programming
• API Standards
• Performance Optimization
• Usability Enhancement

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Influencing Strategies
• Team Success

Tools & Technologies

• React
• Front-End Development