Software Engineer III

ZoomInfo Technologies LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

ZoomInfo Technologies LLC is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js while building scalable microservices. You will work with event streaming technologies like Kafka and deploy with Docker/Kubernetes in cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to implement new features, improve performance, and ensure secure data handling. The role offers growth and a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Masters in Computer Science with 2+ years of backend experience or 4+ years with a BS in CS.
• Experience with SQL Server and/or MongoDB, including schema design and secure queries.
• Familiarity with designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Experience using Jira for sprint planning and tracking.
• Proficiency with modern IDEs like VS Code.
• Knowledge of SOLID, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Open-source contributions are a plus.
• Cloud technologies experience with AWS and GCP, including deployment and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js frameworks.
• Build scalable systems using Kafka and event streaming.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features for the platform.
• Refactor and improve existing code for performance and scalability.
• Develop RESTful APIs following best practices and patterns.
• Work with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP).
• Tackle challenging problems as part of a skilled team.
• Learn and push new skills and technologies.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Open-source contributions

Education

Masters in CS

Bachelors in CS

Tools

SQL Server

MongoDB

Jira

VS Code

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

AWS

GCP

Job description

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Node.js frameworks like NestJS.
• Build scalable systems using event streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement new features and functionalities for the platform.
• Refactor and improve existing codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and implement RESTful APIs adhering to best practices and design patterns.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Solving interesting and challenging problems alongside a great team of engineers.
• Developing new skills as you push your knowledge, and our technology, to new levels.

What you bring:

• Masters in Computer Science and 2+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer with a focus on Java and Node.js or 4+ years of experience and Bachelors in Computer Science.
• Experience with SQL Server and/or MongoDB - writing efficient queries, designing schemas, and ensuring data security.
• Familiarity with designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web APIs.
• Experience using Jira for sprint planning and tracking tasks/bugs.
• Proficient with modern IDEs such as VS Code for day-to-day development.
• Familiarity with software development best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
• Passion for developing software and continuous improvement.
• Strong desire to seek pragmatic, innovative solutions to complex business and technical problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams including customer support, product, and engineering.
• Demonstrable contributions to open‑source projects.
• Experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS and GCP, including deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications.
• Virtualization and orchestration of applications (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS).
• Experience building microservices architectures.

Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.

In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well‑being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.

Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply.

$112,000 — $176,000 USD

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.

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