Software Engineer

Harris Computer; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking a software developer to contribute to full-stack Java applications, tackling design and architecture tasks, and collaborating with architects, designers, and product managers to meet project goals.

The role requires Java 11+/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and database expertise (PostgreSQL/MySQL). You will also work with React/Next.js and AI-assisted tooling to accelerate development. A BS in CS or related field and 3+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design, architecture, system integration, testing, and project management.
• Partake in testing code to identify and fix bugs and ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and product managers to align with goals and timelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Databases

Elasticsearch

React/Next.js/Material UI

AI tooling

AI prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

React

Next.js

Material UI

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components.
• Participate in higher-level aspects of the development process, such as requirements analysis, design, architecture, system integration, testing, and project management.
• Partake in testing code to identify and fix bugs and ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Collaborate with other team members, including software architects, designers, and product managers, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading.
• Enterprise Frameworks: Experience with Spring in particular Spring Boot.
• RESTful API Design: Experience designing, building, and securing robust, scalable REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
• Database Expertise: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Search Engine Technology: Experience with search and indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch.
• Experience in React, Next.js and Material UI.
• Worked on AI assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT).
• Familiarity with AI directed prompt engineering for developing applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Salary

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year.