Senior Software Engineer (Java)

NEXTLABS INC.; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTLABS INC. is seeking a passionate Software Engineer based in New Hampshire to join their innovative team. You will develop cutting-edge data protection solutions, leveraging modern technologies and best practices.

Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in Java, experience with RESTful APIs and professional software engineering. The role demands collaboration across various teams to ensure cohesive system design and implementation, making a significant impact in the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering Management on specifications.
• Lead definition, design, and development of products.
• Deliver production‑quality code across the software development lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve customer‑reported issues.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for compatibility and project cohesion.

Skills

Java 8 and above

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

Hibernate

Gradle or Maven

Oracle, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL

UNIX environments and shell scripting

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

NextLabs® (www.nextlabs.com), a Silicon Valley technology company, is the leading provider of policy‑driven information risk management (IRM) software for large enterprises, and has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to be part of the development effort in creating the next generation data protection and entitlement manager solutions. Our customers include many prominent enterprises in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, and High‑Tech Manufacturing and Engineering industries.

We’re looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate about the art and science of software development, possess a strong can‑do attitude, and want to be part of a world‑class team with a passion for excellence. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a loosely structured organization, and be capable of working on a number of assignments in parallel.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to address complex engineering challenges and develop proof‑of‑concept prototypes to validate proposed solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering Management to define Functional Specifications and Design Documents for NextLabs products and solutions.
• Lead the definition, design, and development of products and their constituent components, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices.
• Deliver best‑in‑class architecture, technical solutions, and production‑quality code across the full software development lifecycle.
• Drive initiatives to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability of NextLabs products.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Technical Publications teams to facilitate comprehensive testing coverage and accurate technical documentation.
• Work alongside Professional Services to ensure that delivered solutions are maintainable, supportable, and aligned with customer deployment needs.
• Investigate and resolve customer‑reported issues, providing timely and effective solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and product stability.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional engineering teams including NextLabs Asia offices to ensure compatibility with existing components and deliver cohesive, integrated solutions.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Java 8 and above, with solid hands‑on development experience.
• Experienced with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JUnit, and build tools such as Gradle or Maven.
• Strong foundation in Object‑Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid working knowledge of at least one relational database such as Oracle, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Functional understanding of cryptography concepts and authentication protocols.
• Basic proficiency in UNIX environments and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new technologies.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and ownership‑driven mindset.