Software Development Engineer

Programmers.io; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Redmond, WA seeks a senior software engineer with deep Java and Python expertise to own large-scale backend systems. You will develop, test, and deploy in Linux-based environments, participate in Agile/Scrum teams, and mentor juniors.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industry software development, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines. OTA, embedded or safety-critical work is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Solid experience with shell scripting (Bash/sh).
• Hands-on working experience with Linux-based development environments (development, debugging, deployment).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with software testing methodologies and test automation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex production issues.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Skills

Java

Python

Shell scripting

Linux environments

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

Build automation tools

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience in industry
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python
• Solid experience with shell scripting (Bash/sh)
• Hands-on working experience with Linux-based development environments (development, debugging, deployment)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience with software testing methodologies and test automation frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex production issues
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems development
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Rust programming languages
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update systems or software deployment pipelines
• Background in satellite systems, aerospace, or IoT device platforms
• Experience with on-call operations, incident management, and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of storage management systems and distributed software deployment
• Experience working with mission-critical or safety-critical software systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools