Software Engineer

Harris Computer; Delaware; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking a seasoned software engineer to design and implement scalable backend systems using Core Java and Spring Boot. You will craft RESTful APIs, work with PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB, and ensure performance and reliability across services.

The role also touches frontend tech (React/Next.js/Material UI) and AI-assisted development tools like Copilot, with emphasis on clean architecture and collaborative delivery within cross-functional teams.

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.
• Test code to identify bugs and ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and product managers to align with goals and timelines.
• Design, build, and secure RESTful APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Leverage Spring Boot frameworks and JS libraries to deliver robust apps.
• Experience with AI-assisted development and prompt engineering for application development.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

REST API design

Databases

Elasticsearch

React/Next.js/Material UI

AI-assisted development

JVM internals/concurrency

Software design/architecture

Team collaboration/testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Diploma/related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

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.