Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Java Developer for their public safety product to create analytics-driven and visualization applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and data processing, collaborating to enhance public safety through technology. Join a mission-focused team dedicated to making communities safer with cutting-edge solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java Development experience.
• Experience with SQL Server and Mongo DB.
• Strong background in data processing and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs using Java, Spring, and Elastic.
• Collaborate with teams to implement product requirements.
• Optimize applications for performance and security.

Skills

Java

Spring

Elastic

SQL

NoSQL

ETL

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree

Tools

Gradle

Git

Job description

• Location: HOME-BASED, Illinois, United States of America
• Contract Type: Regular
• Schedule: 40
• Job ID: R97611

Java Developer - Public Safety Product

• Open to remote candidates; preference is local, or would ideally relocate

We are on a mission to make our communities safer and more secure. Our cutting-edge public safety product aims to prevent and solve crimes through advanced analytics, visualization, and performance-driven solutions. Join us in creating a state-of-the-art platform that will revolutionize public safety.

We’re seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with expertise in building APIs using Java, Spring, Elastic, and other modern frameworks. You’ll play a key role in building highly performant, analytics-driven, and visualization-focused applications that empower decision-makers with actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data processing and enhancement, with a passion for creating impactful solutions that improve public safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable APIs using Java, Spring, and Elastic.
• Process and enhance data from various sources to support advanced analytics and visualization.
• Develop search capabilities and data orchestration using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement complex product requirements.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain efficient data pipelines and APIs to handle large datasets and facilitate insightful data for visualization tools.
• Lead efforts in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration to ensure robust, reliable, and maintainable codebases.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices to continuously improve the application’s performance and capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree
• 5+ years of Java Development experience, including prior experience in a professional environment
• 4+ years development experience using Java (11+) and Spring Boot 3+
• Experience in designing and working with SQL (SQL Server, MySQL) & NoSQL Databases (Mongo DB, Elasticsearch).
• Experience in designing and implementing search services using soap or rest APIs
• Experience in designing and implementing ETL data pipelines capable processing 1,000s of files
• Expertise with developing testing automation including unit and integration testing using frameworks and tools such as JUnit, Mockito and Postman, SOAP UI
• Expertise with development and build tools such as Gradle (preferred) or Maven and Git
• Experience with version control systems like Git, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong background with Linux operating systems
• Experience with Docker building images and Kubernetes deployments, services, ingress, config maps and secrets
• Experience with Cloud providers Microsoft Azure or AWS
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Interview process: 1st round 30-minute initial interview with short coding interview. 2nd round 1-hour deep dive interview then technical screening, May do a 3rd round screening/coding exercise

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