Software Engineer [AQ-19284]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Software Engineer in Austin to design, develop, and optimize software that connects to manufacturing production lines and propulsion systems. You will contribute to both front-end and back-end development, leveraging React, Java Springboot, and PostgreSQL, with emphasis on AI coding and containerization.

You will gather requirements, write specifications and tests, perform unit testing, and ensure high-quality delivery across legacy and new systems, collaborating closely with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain software including major enhancements to existing systems.
• Fine-tune and optimize a variety of software implementation projects.
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions.
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
• Implement system software and customize to client requirements.
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
• Code new programs to specifications and create test data for testing.
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing.
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
• Perform quality assurance reviews.
• Post-implementation validation and bug resolution.

Skills

React

Java Springboot

Postgres

AI coding skills

Containerization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

Are you a passionate Software Engineer eager to apply your expertise to real-world challenges? Imagine a role where your code directly connects to and optimizes manufacturing production lines, directly impacting critical propulsion systems. This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation, working within a dedicated team that values collaboration and direct contribution. You’ll be instrumental in developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance product quality and efficiency, with your work having a significant and immediate impact on the client’s success.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software, including major enhancements to existing systems.
• Fine-tune and optimize a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects.
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs.
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
• Implement system software and customize to client requirements.
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
• Code new programs to specifications and create test data for testing.
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs.
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
• Perform quality assurance reviews.
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience in large systems software design and development.
• Proven experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems.
• Proficiency in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of full-stack development experience, including:
• Front-end: React
• Back-end: Java Springboot
• Database: Postgres
• Experience with AI coding skills.
• Containerization experience.
• Excellent soft skills, including being a team player, a self-motivator, and possessing great communication skills.

Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Other Requirements

Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.

Note: This is not meant to address use of assistive technologies (e.g., captioning, screen readers, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, etc.) where approved as reasonable accommodations.