Software Engineer - Java/Spring, Build Scalable APIs

BeaconFire Inc; East Windsor Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in New Jersey. The role involves building, testing, and deploying features, updating APIs, and creating scalable data storage solutions.

You will work closely with product and design teams to understand customer needs and contribute to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring, databases (MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB), and familiarity with Linux and Docker in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science with at least 4 years of software development experience.
• Experience with HTTP, REST, WebSocket/SSE, and other web technologies.
• 4+ years experience with programming in Java
• Experience with databases including MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB
• Deep understanding of Spring framework (Spring AOP, Spring Cloud, Spring Data Repository)
• Understand the need for cross-functional cooperation with back-end, front-end, DevOps, and QA teams
• Experience in application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve post-implementation issues
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with container-based deployment with Docker
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication to collaborate with designers, product managers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy new features.
• Create or update internal APIs to support new feature development.
• Write efficient, easy-to-understand, and flexible code that increases customer value.
• Design and implement data storage solutions.
• Build reusable code libraries for future scaling.
• Improve existing systems by analyzing objectives and proposing changes.
• Maintain existing software by identifying and fixing defects.
• Investigate and learn new technologies.
• Develop and follow engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product/design teams to understand customer needs and product vision.
• Mentor other engineers and participate in the hiring process.

Skills

Java

HTTP/REST/WebSocket

Spring Framework

MySQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Linux

Docker

Agile methodologies

API design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

BeaconFire Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in New Jersey. The role involves building, testing, and deploying features, updating APIs, and creating scalable data storage solutions.

You will work closely with product and design teams to understand customer needs and contribute to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring, databases (MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB), and familiarity with Linux and Docker in a