Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking a software developer in Massachusetts to design, build, and maintain software applications and components. You will participate in requirements analysis, architecture discussions, and testing to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include implementing robust RESTful APIs, working with relational and non-relational databases, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery. Strong Java expertise and modern frameworks are required.

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 high-level aspects of the development process including requirements analysis, design, architecture, and testing.
• Test code to identify and fix bugs and ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with goals and timelines.
• Work with Java Core, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and databases to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Java Core

JVM tuning

REST API design

Database design

Elasticsearch

React/Next.js/Material UI

AI-assisted development

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

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.