Software Engineer

Harris Computer; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer in the United States is seeking a software developer to contribute to the design and implementation of scalable applications. You will write code, analyze requirements, and collaborate with architects, designers, and product managers to align with project goals and timelines.

The role requires deep Java expertise (Java 11/17+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, relational and non-relational databases, and experience with React/Next.js.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with modern 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 team members to align with project goals and timelines.
• Proficiency in Java with deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading.
• Experience with Spring, especially Spring Boot.
• Design, build, and secure robust REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Elasticsearch for search and indexing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API Design

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

React

Next.js

Material UI

AI assisted development

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

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.