Software Engineer

Harris Computer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer in New York, NY is seeking a software engineer to write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components, working with architects, designers, and product managers to meet project goals and timelines.

You will design and build RESTful APIs, work with Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, databases, Elasticsearch, and front-end React/Next.js/Material UI, and apply AI-assisted development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.

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.
• Test code to identify and fix bugs and ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with team members to align with project goals and timelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Elasticsearch

React/Next.js/Material UI

AI-assisted development

Prompts engineering

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

GitHub Copilot / AI tooling

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.