Software Engineer - eCommerce

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with 50% match

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a senior software engineer with ecommerce payments experience to join our in‑flight connectivity and shopping platform. The role focuses on building scalable microservices on AWS, delivering RESTful APIs, and enabling CI/CD across the stack.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software development, strong Java/Spring Boot, and experience with NodeJS/ReactJS. Hybrid work in Irvine, CA is available with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years software development experience.
• Experience with ecommerce/payments domains is a plus.
• Experience in avionics or highly-regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implements and modifies eCommerce application software based on Agile epics and user stories.
• Creates and maintains test applications to enable CI/CD of the eCommerce solution.
• Maintains software through the full lifecycle.
• Documents architecture designs and data/logic/flow diagrams.
• Troubleshoots issues across OS, DB, Backend, UI and network across environments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

NodeJS

JavaScript/TypeScript

ReactJS

RESTful APIs

OpenAPI

MySQL/PostgreSQL/DynamoDB

AWS RDS/Aurora

Bash

TCP/IP/HTTP protocols

CI/CD (GitLab)

CDK (AWS)

Data visualization (QuickSight/Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

CDK (AWS)

Job description

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

• We’re looking for a software engineer with ecommerce industry experience to join our payments software development team focusing on providing passengers with exceptional in‑flight connectivity and shopping experience while allowing airlines to offer differentiating payment options. Our solutions require someone with versatile knowledge in multiple domains in an environment of avionics systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and modifies eCommerce application software based on Agile epics and user stories.
• Creates and maintains various test applications to ensure Continuous Integration & Deployment of the eCommerce solution and related software.
• Maintains the developed software efficiently through solid knowledge of software lifecycles.
• Documents architecture designs, including but not limited to functional block diagrams, data, logic, flow, and sequence charts.
• Troubleshoots issues across the whole stack — OS, DB, Backend, UI, and network across multiple environments.

Key Skill Requirements

• 8+ years of real‑world experience working with Java.
• 8+ years of experience working with Spring Boot.
• 8+ years of experience developing applications with microservices architecture.
• 8+ years of experience with AWS.
• Experience with NodeJS, JavaScript (TypeScript is a plus), and ReactJS.
• Experience designing/developing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of OpenAPI Specification to produce API documentation.
• Experience in one of the database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB.
• Experience with AWS RDS/Aurora is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with scripting languages like Bash.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP protocols.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab (AWS CodePipeline / CodeCommit is a plus).
• Experience in developing and deploying applications through CDK framework in AWS is a plus.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, Grafana, and observability best practices is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Security: Understanding of secure code best practices and payment industry security topics.
• Performance Tuning: Skills in optimizing the performance of AWS microservices to handle loads efficiently and reduce costs.
• Ability to provide technical direction to assigned project teams and perform as a technical expert and a source of information.
• Highly proficient in project planning while addressing external/internal dependencies across multiple functions.
• Uses professional concepts and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Demonstrated experience providing identifiable contributions to the success of a specific product/project.
• Develop solutions to clearly defined problems of moderate to diverse scope. Analysis involves selecting the best alternative method or process from among several existing alternatives or based on evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrated engineering communication expertise including concise written and verbal skills is a must.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or another related field is preferred.
• 8+ years software development experience.
• Working knowledge of the Payment Processing industry (Fintech, Payments Gateways, E‑Wallets) is a big plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 10% of the time.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 - $167,000. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.

We offer flexible‑hybrid work opportunities and a comprehensive benefits program including unlimited PTO for exempt salaried employees, paid holidays, health insurance, 401(k) with 50% match, and various wellness, disability, and insurance programs.

EEO Statement

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

All applicants are subject to company policies regarding COVID‑19 vaccination and/or testing. Applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated unless they are eligible for an exemption due to a legitimate disability or sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable law.

Contact Information

For more information about us, visit www.panasonic.aero. For a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.