Software Engineer [AQ-20724]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training via Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering organization at the forefront of manufacturing innovation in Austin, Texas, seeking a Software Engineer to apply your expertise to real-world challenges and directly optimize production lines.

You will design, develop, test, and maintain business applications, drive improvements across large systems, and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-impact software that enhances product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, software design.
• 3–4 years of full-stack development including React, Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with large systems software design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain software applications.
• Fine-tune and optimize diverse software projects.
• Gather and analyze system requirements and document specs.
• Implement system software and customize it for clients.
• Prepare detailed specifications and test plans.
• Perform unit testing and post-implementation validation.

Skills

Full-stack development

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem diagnosis

AI coding skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

React

Java Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Docker

Containerization

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 operational 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 success of the products and operations you support.

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering organization at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, where cutting-edge technology meets real-world impact. This company is dedicated to developing advanced solutions that optimize critical production processes, driving efficiency and quality across its operations. Be part of a team that shapes the future of manufacturing, contributing to products that power progress and redefine industry standards.

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.

About 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.

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

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.