Software Engineer – Java, Python

Jobtailor

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a software engineer in Dallas to join a dynamic team responsible for full-cycle software development, automation, and security enhancements. The role collaborates with Product, QA, DevOps, and SRE to deliver scalable, secure systems in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience, a strong foundation in Java/Python, and hands-on work with databases, cloud platforms, Docker/Kubernetes, and RESTful services, ensuring robust software delivery.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines
Experience in software design, development and automation
Experience in developing Restful web services (APIs), spring applications and Unit testing using JUnit/TestNG
Experience working in an Agile environment and good understanding of SDLC, STLC
Experience working with embedded systems
Knowledge of industry-standard best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills
Proficiency in at least 1 programming language (Java, Python)
Strong knowledge in Operating Systems, multi-threading, callbacks & scalability concepts
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Good understanding of web services, RESTful APIs, Rest Assured, XML/JSON
Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes
Experience/Knowledge with Gradle, Maven, GitHub, NewRelic, Kibana, Splunk, Swagger, Kong Dashboard, Postman, JIRA
Good understanding of cybersecurity and penetration testing would be a plus

Responsibilities

Develop full-cycle software including requirements, development, automation, support, and releases
Enhance automation for SDLC processes within an Agile Scrum framework
Detect security threats and vulnerabilities in applications
Anticipate issues and bottlenecks to protect delivery schedules
Code complex components based on design specs and standards
Design, develop, and debug scalable, high-performance, secure systems
Collaborate with Product Management, Customer Success, QA, DevOps, and SRE
Develop complex systems aligned with business objectives and technical architecture
Participate in team planning and daily Scrum meetings
Adapt to changing requirements and deliver projects timely

Skills

Java

Python

Software Design

Automation

Unit Testing

Embedded Systems

Multi-Threading

Databases

Cloud (AWS)

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Gradle

Maven

GitHub

NewRelic

Kibana

Splunk

Swagger

Kong Dashboard

Postman

JIRA

Job description

Develop full-cycle software, including requirements, development, automation, support, and launch releases
Enhance and establish automation for SDLC-related processes and integrate them into an Agile Scrum framework
Understand and detect security threats, including vulnerabilities, exploits, phishing, intrusions, and malware, in applications
Anticipate issues and bottlenecks before they adversely impact delivery schedules and projects
Code complex application components based on design specifications and programming standards
Design, develop, and debug systems while ensuring scalability, performance, and security
Collaborate with Product Management, Customer Success, QA, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering
Develop complex systems with understanding of business objectives and technical architecture
Participate in team planning sessions and daily Scrum meetings
Adapt to changing requirements and deliver projects in a timely manner

Requirements

2-4 years of experience
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or in related disciplines
Experience in software design, development and automation
Experience in developing Restful web services (APIs), spring applications and Unit testing using JUnit/TestNG
Experience working in an Agile environment and good understanding of SDLC, STLC
Experience in working with embedded systems
Knowledge of industry-standard and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as problem solving skills
Must have proficiency in at least 1 programming language (Java,Python etc)
Strong knowledge in Operating Systems, multi-threading, callbacks & scalability concepts
Experience or strong knowledge with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Good understanding of web services, RESTful APIs, Rest Assured framework along with XML, JSON schema, documents, validation and parsing
Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes
Experience/Knowledge with Gradle, maven, Github, NewRelic, kibana, Splunk, Swagger, Kong dashboard, Postman, and JIRA
Good understanding of cyber security and network penetration testing, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, SSL stripping techniques, network vulnerability assessment, rogue access points, and Reconnaissance scans would be a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle software development, including automation and security threat detection, while effectively collaborating within Agile Scrum teams. Proficient in programming languages, cloud computing platforms, and database management, ensuring scalable and secure application design.

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