Software Engineer

Harris Computer; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop applications and components across the full stack. You will participate in requirements analysis, design, testing, and project management while delivering high-quality software.

The role requires strong expertise in Java (Core Java 11/17+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and relational/non-relational databases, with experience in React, Next.js, and Material UI. AI-assisted development familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in CS, Eng, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience in one or more languages.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Experience with modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Write code and contribute to software applications, modules, or components.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design, architecture, testing, and project management.
• Test 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

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

React

Next.js

Material UI

GitHub Copilot

Prompt engineering

Claude

Cursor

ChatGPT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

REST API Design

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

React

Next.js

Material UI

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

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.