SOFTWARE ENGINEER

BeaconFire Inc; East Windsor Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in New Jersey. The role involves building, testing, and deploying features, updating APIs, and creating scalable data storage solutions.

You will work closely with product and design teams to understand customer needs and contribute to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring, databases (MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB), and familiarity with Linux and Docker in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science with at least 4 years of software development experience.
• Experience with HTTP, REST, WebSocket/SSE, and other web technologies.
• 4+ years experience with programming in Java
• Experience with databases including MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB
• Deep understanding of Spring framework (Spring AOP, Spring Cloud, Spring Data Repository)
• Understand the need for cross-functional cooperation with back-end, front-end, DevOps, and QA teams
• Experience in application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve post-implementation issues
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with container-based deployment with Docker
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication to collaborate with designers, product managers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy new features.
• Create or update internal APIs to support new feature development.
• Write efficient, easy-to-understand, and flexible code that increases customer value.
• Design and implement data storage solutions.
• Build reusable code libraries for future scaling.
• Improve existing systems by analyzing objectives and proposing changes.
• Maintain existing software by identifying and fixing defects.
• Investigate and learn new technologies.
• Develop and follow engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product/design teams to understand customer needs and product vision.
• Mentor other engineers and participate in the hiring process.

Skills

Java

HTTP/REST/WebSocket

Spring Framework

MySQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Linux

Docker

Agile methodologies

API design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

BeaconFire Corporation is currently looking for a Software Engineer to join us.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Build, test, and deploy new features
• Create or update internal APIs to support new feature development
• Write efficient, easy-to-understand, and flexible code that results in increased customer value
• Design and implement data storage solutions
• Build reusable code libraries for future scaling
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, identifying areas for modification and improvement, and preparing an action plan for review
• Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects
• Investigate and develop skills in new technologies
• Build and maintain engineering processes, standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Make logical decisions keeping in mind various tradeoffs and main stakeholders
• Balance complexity, readability, performance, maintainability, flexibility, and other tradeoffs
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and escalate problems with a wider scope in a timely manner
• Actively participate in discussions about adopting new standards or new technologies
• Work closely with product and design teams to understand the needs of our customers and the strategy behind the product vision and mission
• Assist and mentor other engineers in their professional development
• Participate in the hiring process, evaluate, and screen candidates, conduct or lead interviews when required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science with at least 4 years of software development experience
• Experience with HTTP, REST, WebSocket/SSE, and other web technologies.
• 4+ years experience with programming in Java
• Experience with different databases including RDBMS and NoSQL, such as MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB
• Deep understanding of Spring framework, such as Spring AOP, Spring Cloud, Spring Data Repository
• Understand the need for strong cooperation between back-end, front-end, DevOps, and QA teams
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with container based deployment with Docker
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• Display strong critical thinking skills; demonstrated ability to analyze and break down problems into components
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to collaborate well with a team of designers, product managers, and business stakeholders

We will provide work visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Security & Data Privacy Responsibilities:

All employees are responsible for protecting company, customer, employee, and other confidential information entrusted to the organization. This role is expected to:

• Follow company information security, data privacy, acceptable-use, and confidentiality policies.
• Access company systems and data only as necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities and in accordance with authorized access.
• Protect credentials, devices, confidential information, and personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
• Handle, store, transmit, and dispose of sensitive information according to company policies and approved systems and procedures.
• Promptly report suspected security incidents, privacy incidents, phishing attempts, unauthorized access, or loss or disclosure of sensitive information through established reporting channels.
• Complete required security and privacy awareness training and comply with applicable security controls and procedures.