Software Engineer

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced software engineer to drive multi-language development and secure, scalable solutions. You will translate customer needs into a practical product vision, implement robust software using modern stacks, and contribute to design reviews, testing, and integration in collaborative teams.

You will work on systems that require strong algorithms, data structures, and patterns, while ensuring quality and timely delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/related field or equivalent full-time experience.
3–5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.
Knowledge of distributed systems, algorithms, and design patterns.
Ability to translate customer requirements into a refined vision.
Experience with software testing and configuration management.
Experience with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
Strong analytical, communication, ownership, urgency, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Manage requirements to define, validate and control project scope and deliverables.
Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision.
Develop software using multiple languages and technology stacks.
Design and implement solutions using data structures, algorithms, and patterns.
Prototype next-generation solutions and explore new technologies.
Develop interfaces and integrate components across environments.
Ensure quality and alignment with stakeholder acceptance criteria.
Participate in design and code reviews and support testing activities.
Assist with risk assessment, planning and delivery of contractual deliverables.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Object-Oriented Programming

APIs

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Analytical Abilities

Ownership

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Software Eng/Related Field

Tools

Version Control Software

Cloud Technologies

Virtualization Technologies

Messaging Frameworks

AI Development Tools

Containerized Deployment Technologies

Job description

• Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully
• Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision
• Support development of user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems
• Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools
• Explore and prototype next-generation solutions
• Design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks
• Develop software interfaces to communicate across various network protocols and messaging frameworks
• Integrate software components into complex software environments
• Maintains a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet objectives and align needs, uses, and acceptance requirements set forth by relevant stakeholders
• Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews
• Develop software using secure coding practices
• Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs
• Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
• Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
3-5+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Understanding of object-oriented programming.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity
Ability to convert customer requirements into a refined vision
Experience with software testing and configuration management
Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
Experience as an AI Engineer (preferred)
Experience as a Generative AI Engineer (preferred)
Experience as a Data Pipeline Engineer (preferred)
Experience as a Platform Engineer (preferred)
Experience as a Cloud Engineer or Architect (preferred)
Experience as a Software Security or Cloud Security Engineer (preferred)
Experience developing software with one or more modern programming languages/frameworks (preferred)
Experience integrating and testing complex software applications (preferred)
Experience with testing software and test automation (preferred)
Experience with relational databases and/or non-relational databases (preferred)
Experience with containerized deployment technologies (preferred)
Experience designing and developing APIs (preferred)
Experience with various network/messaging protocols (preferred)
Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining application security controls (preferred)
Experience working with version control software (preferred)
Experience developing web user interfaces with modern libraries/frameworks (preferred)
Experience using AI to accelerate software development activities and delivery to customers (preferred)
Understanding of basic network concepts (preferred)
Understanding of basic virtualization concepts (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, as well as a strong understanding of software design patterns and the Software Development Life Cycle. Capable of managing project scope, integrating complex software components, and ensuring quality deliverables that meet stakeholder requirements.

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