Software Developer

Metropolitan Management Group; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay & PTO

Annual Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Metropolitan Companies is seeking a Software Developer to build scalable backend services and intuitive web applications. You will work with a modern tech team on design, development, and deployment across multiple squads, reporting to the IT Director.

Requirements include 5+ years of hands-on software development, proficiency in Java, C++, Python, and web technologies, plus experience with React, Spring Boot, and modern CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience expected.
• Strong proficiency in Java, C++, Python, HTML5 or similar languages.
• Mobile app development experience (Android/iOS) is a plus.
• Experience with React, Spring Boot, CSS3, JavaScript, Swift, JSON, Objective-C is preferred.
• Proficiency with build tools such as Apache Maven.
• Frontend development with TypeScript and Next.js is valued.
• Git for version control and Node.js/npm workflow familiarity required.
• Familiarity with environment variable management (e.g., .env, Doppler).
• Database experience with MS SQL Server or MySQL and ability to write docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend and frontend applications.
• Support and enhance existing systems and in-progress builds.
• Create monitoring and automation tools for deployments and system health.
• Build and document APIs and integration layers.
• Interface with analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Collaborate in design/code reviews and promote clean, testable code.
• Document technical processes and support deployment procedures.
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements and automation.
• Provide occasional cross-team technical support.
• Keep up with modern development best practices and toolsets.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

HTML5

React

Spring Boot

CSS3

JavaScript

Swift

JSON

Objective-C

TypeScript

Next.js

Git

Node.js

Env management

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Maven

Git

Node.js

Next.js

Job description

Department: IT

Location: Metropolitan Companies Wyomissing

Description

Metropolitan Companies is looking for a Software Developer who's ready to build scalable backend services, intuitive web applications, and collaborate with a modern, forward-thinking tech team. This position reports directly to the Director of IT and works across multiple teams to support the design, development, and deployment of critical software systems.

If you're experienced in Java, cloud services, and mobile or web development, and you want to work in a growing, supportive environment-this role is for you.

This is an in office role and Metropolitan Companies does not provide any relocation or visa sponsorship services. Out of area applicants will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend and frontend applications
• Support and enhance existing systems and in-progress builds
• Create monitoring and automation tools for deployments and system health
• Build and document APIs and integration layers
• Interface with analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to understand business needs
• Collaborate in design/code reviews and advocate for clean, testable code
• Document technical processes and support deployment procedures
• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) improvements
• Provide occasional cross-team technical support
• Keep up with modern development best practices and toolsets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with agile development workflows
• Understanding of application design, deployment, and testing patterns
• Awareness of secure environment variable usage and handoff procedures (e.g., Doppler vs local env use)
• Ability to manage secrets responsibly in development and production environments
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Solid experience with Java, C++, Python, HTML5, or similar languages
• Experience with mobile app development (Android/iOS) preferred
• Experience with React, Spring Boot, CSS3, JavaScript, Swift, JSON, Objective-C
• Experience with build tools such as Apache Maven
• Frontend development with TypeScript and frameworks like Next.js
• Experience using Git for version control
• Experience working with Node.js and npm
• Familiarity with environment variable management (e.g., using .env files or Doppler during deployment)
• Database experience with MS SQL Server or MySQL
• Experience writing technical documentation and user guides
• Prior construction industry experience is a major plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay & PTO
• Annual Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses